Strains, in a way Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 2, 1997 · 1-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, March 2, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 2, 1997 · 1-Down · 5 letters
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separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour"
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