STRAIN Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 931 solutions for 'STRAIN' with 3 to 18 letters.
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The clue "strain" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on November 30, 2025. The correct answer for this puzzle is "ILK", a 3-letter word.

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Top answers for STRAIN crossword clue from newspapers

ILK
TAX
BREED
TUNE
STRESS
SIFT
EFFORT
TENSION
EXERTION

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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What is the best solution to the riddle STRAIN?

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

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "STRAIN"?

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.

‘STRAIN’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘STRAIN’ is the solution:
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Wrench; melody (6)
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)
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