On the rack – in italics? Crossword Clue

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On the rack – in italics? Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. suffering severe physical strain or distress
2. bearing a stress or accent

Hint 2: Clue Definition

RACK (noun)
1. an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
2. a support for displaying various articles
RACK (verb)
1. torment emotionally or mentally
2. go at a rack

Hint 3: Anagram

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