Star explodes in tension (6) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Star explodes in tension (6) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STRAIN.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRAIN Star explodes in tension (6) (6)
10% NOVA Exploding star (4) The Times Concise Sep 3, 2025
8% STRESS Tension (6) The Sun Two Speed Jul 16, 2025
7% TIGHTNESS The Sting shot with special tension (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 3, 2025
7% DETONATE Cause to explode (8) (8) Mirror Classic Sep 20, 2025
7% INTONES Chants relax tension (7) The Times Cryptic Sep 18, 2025
7% TUB Where a bath bomb may explode (3)
7% POTASH Chemical at shop exploded (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Sep 4, 2025
7% POP Father may explode (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Sep 3, 2025
7% TAUT Full of tension (4) New York Times Aug 31, 2025
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