Crossword Genius

Tension in the air (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strain

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'tension' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'the air' is the second definition.
('strain' can be a synonym of 'air')

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for strain that I've seen before include "Drain off" , "Pass through a sieve" , "Difficulty that causes tension" , "Remove by passing through a filter" , "Distinct breed; use a seive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app