The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TENSE which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2003.
Straining at the leash crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TENSE | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Straining at the leash
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- eager
- restless
- impatient
- anxious
- excited
- solicitous
- avidity
- agog
- aiger
- besetting
- eager beaver
- impassionate
Crossword Answer definitions
TENSE noun- (grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
- (grammar) An inflected form of a verb that indicates tense.
- The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.
- (grammar) To apply a tense to.
- To make or become tense.
- Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
- Pulled taut, without any slack.
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