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Strain Puddings But No Starters Backwards Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%6Exact Match!
228%6Strain or strain off solids from liquid
328%9Strain or strain the ears

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "STRESS" which means:

    noun
  • • The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
  • • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
  • • Special emphasis attached to something
  • • Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
  • • (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
  • verb
  • • To stress, single out as important
  • • Put stress on; utter with an accent
  • • Test the limits of
  • • To suffer from stress

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She is under a lot of stress at work."
  • • "Excessive stress can lead to health problems."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic27 Nov 2001 Across 22
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