Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 97% | 5 | Exact Match! | ||
adjective • in or of a state of physical or nervous tension • pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat') • taut or rigid; stretched tight noun • a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time verb • become stretched or tense or taut • increase the tension on • become tense, nervous, or uneasy • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious | ||||
| 96% | 5 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government verb • levy a tax on • set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) • use to the limit • make a charge against or accuse | ||||
| 95% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
adjective satellite • lacking natural ease • requiring or showing effort | ||||
Strained
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TENSE which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TENSE
Updated: October 8, 2024
Also try:
Crossword Archives
Known Letters Finder
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a Telegraph Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
RelaxedLake District, e.g.
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Quick09 Oct 2024 | Across 1 | |
| Telegraph Quick13 Aug 2024 | Across 23 | |
| Telegraph Mini17 Jun 2024 | Across 8 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | " . . . mercy ___ strained": Shak.
New York Times -
03 Dec 1983 | New York Times / 03 Dec 1983 |
2 | Greek remedies for strained shoulders?
New York Times -
27 Sep 1981 | New York Times / 27 Sep 1981 |
3 | Having a more strained or strained voice | |
4 | More strained
New York Times -
22 Sep 1977 | New York Times / 22 Sep 1977 |
5 | Strained serving
New York Times -
14 Sep 1981 | New York Times / 14 Sep 1981 |
6 | Strained to get by
New York Times -
24 Jun 1986 | New York Times / 24 Jun 1986 |
7 | To make a situation more tense or strained |
