Strain crossword clue
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BREED — the 5-letter solution to “Strain”, entered at 28 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 17, 2021.
About this clue
“Strain” appeared as 28 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 17, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 5, 2025.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- TENSION7 letters
- OVERTAX7 letters
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What is the answer to “Strain”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, December 17, 2021, the answer to “Strain” is BREED — 5 letters, entered at 28 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: TENSION, OVERTAX, BREED. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with B.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.