Stress - Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Stress?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Stress is ACCENT. Other possible answers include ACCENTUATE, ACKACK, EMPHASIS, EMPHASISE, STRAIN, TENSION.

Q: How many solutions are there for Stress?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Stress.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Stress?

Clues like Stress often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Specialist, The Guardian Quick, Daily Star, The Times Daily, The Times Jumbo, among others.

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 15/05/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Stress.

6 letter answer(s) to stress

ACCENT

a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent"; "she had a very clear speech pattern"
put stress on; utter with an accent; "In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word"
special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable"
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; "the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English"; "he has a strong German accent"; "it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy"
to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to

ACKACK

STRAIN

A group of bacteria or viruses that are genetically distinct from other groups of the same species.
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups;
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress;
a special variety of domesticated animals within a species;
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence;
alter the shape of (something) by stress; "His body was deformed by leprosy"
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
an intense or violent exertion
become stretched or tense or taut;
cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious;
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension;
injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
remove by passing through a filter;
rub through a strainer or proce

10 letter answer(s) to stress

ACCENTUATE

put stress on; utter with an accent; "In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word"
to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

8 letter answer(s) to stress

EMPHASIS

intensity or forcefulness of expression; "the vehemence of his denial"; "his emphasis on civil rights"
Plural of emphasis
special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"
Stress
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable"

9 letter answer(s) to stress

EMPHASISE

give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words"
to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

7 letter answer(s) to stress

TENSION

(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body; "the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature); "there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time"; "there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history"
feelings of hostility that are not manifest; "he could sense her latent hostility to him"; "the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions"
the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Stress’

What's the best solution for Stress?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Stress is ACCENT. Other possible answers include ACCENTUATE, ACKACK, EMPHASIS, EMPHASISE, STRAIN, TENSION.

How many solutions are there for Stress?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Stress.

Which crosswords feature clues like Stress?

Clues like Stress often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Specialist, The Guardian Quick, Daily Star, The Times Daily, The Times Jumbo, among others.

Clue	Answers
See 9	31
Strain	10
Breed	5
Lineage	5
Melody	5
Emphasise	4
Weight	4
Back problem	3
Emphasize	3
Highlight	3
Massage target	3
UNDERLINE	3
Antiaircraft fire	2
Brogue	2
Muscle problem	2
Put through a sieve	2
Sign of stress	2
Sign of stress?	2
10 + 10 divided by small number? That's a strain	1
A constant fraction of dollar, in a manner of speaking	1
Bank account with very little cash? This could be grave	1
Bill — money, in manner of speaking	1
Brogue or twang	1
Cause of misunderstanding	1
Cause of muscle ache	1
Coin found under a Catholic's grave?	1
Difficulty that causes tension	1
Distinctive way of speaking	1
Drama has it	1
Draw tight	1
Drive home I see as tricky, maintaining a measure of speed	1
Emotional strain	1
Emotional stress	1
English politician holds one small pill for stress	1
Evidence that one is an a	1
Excitement in the air	1
Exert to the utmost	1
Extra stress	1
Filter - melody	1
Fracturing a hip seems to give you stress	1
Grave, perhaps, that may reveal one's origins	1
Group of viruses	1
Here's, maybe, a grave intensity	1
Highlight is a cute cat leaping across tiny space	1
I’d left crash showing sign of stress	1
Intones	1
Kind, good person drops wrench	1
Labour tax inherited property	1
Labour wants second rail service	1
Make an effort in special school	1

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