Tension-causing stimulus Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRESSOR Tension-causing stimulus (8)
3% REACT Respond to a stimulus (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 27, 2026
3% SPUR Stimulus (4) LA Times Daily Feb 17, 2026
3% STRESS Mental tension (6)
3% EXCITABLE Responsive to stimulus (9) (9) Puzzler Jan 12, 2026
3% REFLEX Response to stimulus (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 11, 2026
2% DISRUPTS Causes turmoil to (8) Commuter Mar 14, 2026
2% ABASH Cause embarrassment to (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 13, 2026
2% DEESCALATION Reduction of tension once sail date is rearranged (12) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 10, 2026
2% LUSTY Some stimulus, type that'll make you vigorous (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Mar 10, 2026
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