Crossword answer

STRAINING

9 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 1 appearances · Last seen The Independent, October 18, 2025

Letter pattern

STRAINING

Starts with S, ends with G · 9 letters

Clues that lead to STRAINING

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Stone coming down and breaking your back9The IndependentOct 18, 2025

About STRAINING in crosswords

STRAINING is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 1 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Stone coming down and breaking your back” in the The Independent crossword on October 18, 2025.

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Oct 18, 2025

Stone coming down and breaking your back · The Independent · 7 Down