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Certain Strain Crossword Clue

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noun

• an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

28%6Strain or strain off solids from liquid
verb

• lay bare

28%9Strain or strain the ears
verb

• be dissonant or harsh

• cause to sound harsh and unpleasant

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New York Times08 Feb 2004 Down 66
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