Tension created, by the way, in a downpour (6) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tension created, by the way, in a downpour (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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRAIN Tension created, by the way, in a downpour (6) (6)
7% CLOUDBURSTS Sudden downpours (11) The Times Sunday Concise Oct 26, 2025
6% BUBBLINGOVER As tensions in a busy kitchen might be (12) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 5, 2025
6% STRESS Emphasise tension (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Nov 2, 2025
6% SUSPENSE Sense of tension and uncertainty (8) (8) Mirror Classic Oct 30, 2025
6% MAKE Create (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 17, 2025
6% STIRTHEPOT Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters (10) LA Times Daily Oct 15, 2025
6% FORMS Creates (5) New York Times Oct 10, 2025
6% TRADESECRETS Setter scared to broadcast ways to create crosswords? (12) The Times Cryptic Oct 8, 2025
6% MAKES Creates (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 4, 2025
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