Strong current is a term used to describe a powerful flow of water, often found in rivers and oceans. The term can also be used to describe a powerful electrical current. In this crossword, the solutions UNDERTOW (8 letters), RIP (3 letters) and RACE (4 letters) all relate to strong currents. An UNDERTOW is a strong current of water that runs beneath the surface of the ocean, often pulling swimmers down. A RIP is a strong current of water that flows away from the shore, often caused by the tide. Finally, a RACE is a strong, fast-moving current of water, usually found in rivers.