Being brainy could hurt a bit (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SMART Being brainy could hurt a bit (5) (5)
7% MENSA Brainy organization (5) USA Today Jul 12, 2026
6% OUCH "That hurts" (4) Universal Jul 7, 2026
6% OOF "That's gotta hurt!" (3) New York Times Midi Jul 6, 2026
6% ACHE Hurt (4) The Telegraph Quick Jun 5, 2026
6% SMARTISH A bit brainy (8)
5% SAKE Well-being (4) Newsday Jul 17, 2026
5% ESSE Being, in Latin (4) LA Times Daily Jul 15, 2026
5% OWNS Has that hurt nose occasionally? (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 13, 2026
5% REM "Everybody Hurts" band (3)
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