| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SIEVE | Straining tool |
| SIEVE | Straining aid |
| GROANERS | Straining workmen |
| TENSE | Nerve-straining |
| INANE | Straining credulity |
| MESH | Straining aid |
| SIEVED | Did some straining |
| SIEVED | Did straining work |
| AREACH | Something straining credibility |
| OPART | Eye-straining exhibit |
| ARTY | Straining to be highbrow |
| SIEVE | It's used in straining |
| AVID | Straining at the bit |
| GRUNTED | Imitated a straining weightlifter |
| SIEVING | Straining, in a way |
| TENSE | Straining at the leash |
| COLANDER | Container for draining and straining |
