What is the answer to "Uses a colander" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Uses a colander" is STRAINS (7 letters).

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Uses a colander USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 2, 2026 puzzle

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STRAINS

7 letters · Down · last seen July 2, 2026

1A"___ officially on a budget!"3 1D"eh, kinda"3 2D"Now I get it!"3 3DTwo-___ family3 4ABarbecue side dish4 5DAuthenticating credentials6 6D"___ we all?"5 7DUsed to be4 8ASinister forces5 8DNotable time period3 9DPlant-based barbecue offering you might relish?9