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The Clue

Was obviously in pain (7 letter answer)

The Answer

WRITHED

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Notes

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

Related Clues

Twisted in pain
Showed great discomfort
Showed pain, in a way

Definition

WRITHE as a verb:

1. (writhe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, squirm, twist) = to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling); "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"

WRITHED as an adjective:

1. (contorted, writhed, writhen) = twisted (especially as in pain or struggle); "his mad contorted smile"; "writhed lips"; "my writhen features"- Walter scott