Stretching, strained state (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TENSION Stretching, strained state (7) (7)
9% BREED Strain (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 3, 2026
8% TAXED Placed a strain on (5) Newsday Dec 29, 2025
8% PERIOD Stretch (6) New York Times Dec 25, 2025
8% ILK Strain (3) New York Times Nov 30, 2025
7% OVERREACH Stretch too far (9) (9) Puzzler Jan 16, 2026
7% EON Long stretch (3) LA Times Daily Jan 14, 2026
7% ERA Historic stretch (3) New York Times Jan 14, 2026
7% YOGA Stretching discipline (4)
7% GROIN Spot targeted by butterfly stretches (5) LA Times Daily Jan 9, 2026
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