Overstretch is a term used to describe a situation in which someone or something is pushed beyond their limits. It can refer to physical STRAIN, such as when a muscle is overstretched, or it can refer to a situation in which someone is asked to do more than they are capable of. The crossword solutions for the term OVERSTRETCH are STRAIN (6 letters) and LIE (3 letters). STRAIN refers to the physical or mental pressure that is put on someone or something, while LIE suggests that the person or thing is being asked to do something that is not possible.