1. [adj]  bound or secured closely; "the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied"; "a trussed chicken"
2. [adj]  closed with a lace; "snugly laced shoes"
3. [adj]  fastened with strings or cords; "a neatly tied bundle"
4. [adj]  bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection; "people tied by blood or marriage"

TIED is a 4 letter word that starts with T.