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Crossword clues for He's "strong to the finish":

LACQUER: Strong finish?
ENDONAHIGHNOTE: *Finish strong
INAT: ___ the finish (ending strongly)
POPEYE: He's "strong to the finish"
POPEYE: Strong to the finish toon