22 Across

NYT Daily • August 16, 2025

Tied up

Answer:

ALLEVEN

Hint:

Think of a score in tennis that might also describe something knotted or bound together.

Explanation:

"Tied up" hints at something being even or level, like scores in a game. The word "all" combined with "even" gives you "ALLEVEN," playing on the idea of everything being tied (equal). It’s a clever way to turn a common phrase into a single word through wordplay.

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