Crossword clues for the word: TENSING The word TENSING has appeared as an answer to at least 8 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for TENSING Showing 1 to 8 of 8 results Clue(s) "___ Norkay, Everest climber." "Showing strain, maybe" Becoming tight Getting uptight Getting wound up Making less lax Making taut Norkay of Everest fame.