The Clue
Hurts like heck (6 letter answer)
The Answer
THROBS
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Notes
The answer THROBS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
THROB as a noun:
1. a deep pulsating type of pain
2. (throb, throbbing, pounding) = an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); "he felt a throbbing in his head"
THROB as a verb:
1. pulsate or pound with abnormal force; "my head is throbbing"; "Her heart was throbbing"
2. (pulsate, throb, pulse) = expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically; "The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it"
3. (shudder, shiver, throb, thrill) = tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement