Severe Strain Breaks A Man Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	adjective • tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue noun • a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals adjective satellite • sour or bitter in taste
	28%	6		Strain or strain off solids from liquid
	verb • lay bare
	28%	9		Strain or strain the ears
	verb • be dissonant or harsh • cause to sound harsh and unpleasant

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The Guardian Cryptic06 Apr 2009	Down 7
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