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The Clue

On tenterhooks (4 letter answer)

The Answer

EDGY

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Notes

The answer EDGY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.

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All nerves
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Daring, in a way
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Nervously irritable
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Definition

EDGY as an adjective:

1. (edgy, high-strung, highly strung, in suspense, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight) = being in a tense state