| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| IRON | Very strong, as a grip |
| VISELIKE | Strong, as a grip |
| POPEYE | A very strong character. |
| GRANDSLAM | Thing hit 23 times by Alex Rodriguez (very strong connection; i.e., a not-at-all contrived phrase) |
| EASE | Relax as a grip |
| RESONANT | Strong, as a voice |
| REASSERT | Iterate, as a strong opinion |
| RESONANT | Strong and deep, as a voice |
| OROTUND | Strong and clear, as a voice |
| FLIESOPEN | Suddenly reacts to a strong wind, as a window |
