STRAIN Crossword Clue & Answer

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Definition of strain

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces; (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress; "his responsibilities were a constant strain"; "the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him"; an intense or violent exertion; become stretched or tense or taut; "the bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed;" "the rope strained when the weight was attached"; injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain; use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity; "He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro"; "Don't strain your mind too much"

Anagrams of strain

INSTAR SANTIR SARTIN TRAINS

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Solution TAX is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution TAX is 3 letters long. We have 25 further solutions of the same word length.

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There are 931 solutions. The longest is INTRODUCTORY PHRASE with 18 letters, and the shortest is AIM with 3 letters.

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Solutions are between 3 and 18 letters long.

Still in puzzle mode? Solve these clues related to ‘STRAIN’

Clue	Answers

mental strain	36
straining	29
strained	19
A STRAINER FOR SEPARATING LUMPS FROM POWDERED MATERIAL OR GRADING PARTICLES	10
A STRAIN, WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN	10
BECAME STRAINED	10
Strains	7
Strainer	5
Put a strain on	5
UNDER severe strain	4
strain off	4
SUBJECT to severe strain	4
showing strain	3
strain too much	3
'I' strain?	3
EMOTIONAL strain	3
Having I-strain?	2
Difficult, laborious, and very straining task	2
STRAIN of pain, sorrow etc.	2
Kitchen strainer	2

‘STRAIN’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘STRAIN’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Wrench; melody (6)	strain
Pressure; filter (6)
Melody, tune (6)
Exert to the utmost (6)
Stretch tight (6)
Use a sieve (6)
Great effort (6)
Muscle injury (6)
Back problem (6)