The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STRETTO
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What does STRETTO mean?
STRETTO noun- The presence of two close or overlapping statements of the subject of a fugue, especially towards the end.
- An acceleration in the tempo of an opera that produces an ending climax.
- Having gradually increasing speed.
- With gradually increasing speed.