Crossword answer
ASTRINGENT
10 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, September 9, 2026
Letter pattern
ASTRINGENT
Clues that lead to ASTRINGENT
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ASTRINGENT is a 10-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Under a terrible strain, man is scathing (10)” in the The Guardian crossword on September 9, 2026.
Other 10-letter answers
POCKETDIALCall unwittingly
IOWEYOUONE"Thanks so much!"
INITIALIZEAssign a starting value, in computer programming lingo ... or a phonetic hint to 10- and 14-Across?
GOBSTOPPERA hard sweet for a hard palate maybe?
ATANYPRICEPay certain crackpot, no matter the cost
LEADINGMANMale movie star
NISSANLEAFElectric vehicle from Japan
REINFORCERIt strengthens control over police, right?
STUNTWOMANFilm's female daredevil
EYEWITNESSTrial figure giving a firsthand account
AYECAPTAINSailor's "Yes, sir!"
OUTONALIMBPositioned precariously … or where the ends of 16-, 24-, 35- and 49-Across can all be found
WISHYWASHYWith one throw, twice as weak?
GENERALZODVillain who demands that Superman kneel before him
Every appearance of ASTRINGENT (3)
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Sep 9, 2026
Under a terrible strain, man is scathing (10) · The Guardian · 13 Down
Aug 3, 2026
Die-cast ring entrepreneur imports acid · The Independent · 22 Across
Feb 26, 2026
Bitter struggle to take out a cracking spy · The Independent · 13 Across