Straining as if in pain (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SIFTING Straining as if in pain (7) (7)
69% TARSI Reduce strain on cause of pain in parts of foot (5)
11% BREED Strain (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 3, 2026
10% TAXED Placed a strain on (5) Newsday Dec 29, 2025
10% AIL Be pained (3) USA Today Dec 25, 2025
10% ILK Strain (3) New York Times Nov 30, 2025
9% EMPATHIZED Felt someone's pain (10) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
9% ACHE Suffer pain (4) USA Today Quick Jan 5, 2026
9% CRICK Pain, particularly in the neck (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 5, 2026
9% SORES Painful spots (5) USA Today Jan 3, 2026
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