The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word EDGY , but the solution may also be TENSE which is one of the most recent solution (2011 in CrossSynergy).
Showing strain crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EDGY | 43 % | 4 |
| TENSE | 43 % | 5 |
| TAUT | 14 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Showing strain
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stressed
- stressed out
- distressed
- overwhelmed
- fatigue
- debilitated
- tired
- wear out
- burnt out
- taxing
- exhaustive
- stale
Crossword Answer definitions
EDGY adjective- Nervous, apprehensive.
- (entertainment) Creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge.
- (entertainment) On the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; risqué.
- Irritable.
- Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined.
- (of a knife or blade) Sharp.
- Cool by virtue of being tough, dark, or badass.
- Exhibiting behavior that is disconcerting or alarming, sometimes in an effort to impress or to troll others.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result EDGY
- Wired
- Tense
- Like indie crosswords (we hope)
- Like much prestige television
- Pacing, perhaps
- All wound up
- Innovative and daring
- Like challenging art
- Likely to snap
- Risk-taking
More clues leading to the result TENSE
- On edge
- Past perfect
- Full of suspense
- High-strung
- Jittery
- Uptight
- Wound up
- Past or present
- Wired
- Under strain