Tightly compressed (5)

I believe the answer is:

dense

(Other definitions for dense that I've seen before include "Closely spaced or extremely stupid" , "Compressed - obtuse" , "Thick; stupid" , "Closely compacted" , "Closely crowded together" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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