Degree of strain Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 19, 2001 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 19, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 19, 2001 · 9-Down · 8 letters
TAUTNESS0 of 8 letters revealed
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the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"
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