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Clue: "Strained"
"Strained" is a New York Times crossword puzzle clue that we have seen 8 times. When there are multiple answers, the answers are sorted by the most recently seen.
Most likely answer
TAXED
Possible answers
TAXED
TAUT
LABORED
TENSE
TRIED
Likely related crossword puzzle clues
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Pulled tight
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