Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Strains.
5 letter answer(s) to strains
MUSIC
(music) the sounds produced by singers or musical instruments (or reproductions of such sounds)
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds; "he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes"
musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"
punishment for one's actions; "you have to face the music"; "take your medicine"
TRIES
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process; "The jury had heard all the evidence"; "The case will be tried in California"
give pain or trouble to; "I've been sorely tried by these students"
make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities; "try the yak butter"; "render fat in a casserole"
put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice; "Try on this sweater to see how it looks"
put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of; "The football star was tried for the murder of
6 letter answer(s) to strains
TENSES
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
become stretched or tense or taut;
become tense, nervous, or uneasy; "He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room"
cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious;
increase the tension on; "alternately relax and tense your calf muscle"; "tense the rope manually before tensing the spring"
9 letter answer(s) to strains
TRIESHARD
Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Strains'