Strain Crossword Clue

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Strain Crossword Answer

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TENSION

(7 letters)

TAX

(3 letters)

SIFT

(4 letters)

TOIL

(4 letters)

ILK

(3 letters)

STRESS

(6 letters)

MELODY

(6 letters)

OVERTAX

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. have and exercise
2. put to use

Hint 2: Clue Definition

STRAIN (noun)
1. an intense or violent exertion
2. difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
STRAIN (verb)
1. cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
2. test the limits of

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TENSION
(7 letters)
TAX
(3 letters)
SIFT
(4 letters)
TOIL
(4 letters)
ILK
(3 letters)
STRESS
(6 letters)
MELODY
(6 letters)
OVERTAX
(7 letters)

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