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The Clue

Persistent, as a backache (7 letter answer)

The Answer

NAGGING

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Notes

The answer NAGGING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

NAG as a verb:

1. (nag, peck, hen-peck) = bother persistently with trivial complaints; "She nags her husband all day long"
2. worry persistently; "nagging concerns and doubts"
3. remind or urge constantly; "she nagged to take a vacation"

NAGGING as an adjective:

1. (shrewish, nagging) = continually complaining or faultfinding; "a shrewish wife"; "nagging parents"