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The Clue
In distress (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PAINED
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Notes
The answer PAINED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Ached
Hurt
Caused travail
Kind of expression
Showing irritation
Definition
PAIN as a verb:
1. (afflict, trouble, ail, pain) = cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
2. (pain, anguish, hurt) = cause emotional anguish or make miserable; "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"
PAINED as an adjective:
1. (offended, pained) = hurt or upset; "she looked offended"; "face had a pained and puzzled expression"