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The Clue

Was painful (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ACHED

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Notes

The answer ACHED is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.

Related Clues

Agonized
Felt (for)
Hankered (for)
Hurt
Longed
Pined
Suffered
Throbbed
Yearned
Yearned (for)
Yearned for
Felt fluish
Felt pity
Felt pity for
Felt sore
Had the flu
Had the misery
Had a yen
Was in knots
Was nostalgic
Was in pain
Was sore
Hurt all over
Needed a chiropractor, say
Needed a massage, say

Definition

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