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The Clue

Muscle malady (4 letter answer)

The Answer

ACHE

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Notes

The answer ACHE is very common and appears about once every 36 puzzles.

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Definition

ACHE as a noun:

1. (ache, aching) = a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

ACHE as a verb:

1. (hurt, ache, suffer) = feel physical pain; "Were you hurting after the accident?"
2. (ache, yearn, yen, pine, languish) = have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover"
3. (ache, smart, hurt) = be the source of pain