Like a tightly stretched rope (4)

I believe the answer is:

taut

(Other definitions for taut that I've seen before include "seaworthy" , "Held in tension" , "Stretched tight or disciplined" , "Stretched, pulled tight" , "Without slack" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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