Cryptic crossword clue
Under strain, nurse is interrupted by awful noise 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TENSIONED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Under strain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case under strain = tensioned.
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What does TENSIONED mean?

TENSIONED verb
  1. To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.
TENSIONED adjective
  1. In tension; strained or pulled on.

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