Put a strain on Crossword Clue

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Put a strain on Crossword Answer

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TAXED

(5 letters)

TAX

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
2. test the limits of
(noun)
1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STRAIN (noun)
1. an intense or violent exertion
2. difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
STRAIN (verb)
1. cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
2. test the limits of
PUT (verb)
1. attribute or give
2. formulate in a particular style or language
PUT (noun)
1. the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TAXED
(5 letters)
TAX
(3 letters)

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