The Clue
Twinge's cousin (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ACHE
Tags
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