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Distress When Train Set Gets Damaged Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STRAITEN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STRAITEN

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%8Exact Match!
231%15 Church damaged and left in penury, damaged as never before
327%6Damaged train at railway terminal where immediate action is required

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "STRAITEN" which means:

    verb
  • • Bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
  • • Squeeze together

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The loss of their jobs straitened the family's finances."
  • • "Her illness straitened her ability to work."

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The Guardian Cryptic13 Aug 2015 Across 10
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