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Increase The Strain Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 128 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BREED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BREED
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BREED" which means:
- noun
- • A special variety of domesticated animals within a species
- • A special type verb
- • Call forth
- • Copulate with a female, used especially of horses
- • Cause to procreate (animals)
- • Have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The labrador retriever is a popular breed of dog."
- • "She has a passion for rare breeds of cattle."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Aug 2012 | Across 17 | |
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