It may be a gem, but it's very painful! (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CARBUNCLE It may be a gem, but it's very painful! (9) (9)
90% ACHE Pain that may be helped by stretching (4) New York Times Midi May 22, 2026
86% STONE Gem (5) Universal May 27, 2026
82% JEWEL Gem (5) (5) Mirror Classic Jun 1, 2026
82% PEARL Gem in an oyster (5) Newsday Jun 1, 2026
82% FACET Side of a gem (5) Newsday May 27, 2026
82% ONYX Black gem (4) LA Times Daily May 24, 2026
82% VEGOUT Relax earl beset by very painful condition (6) The Times Cryptic May 19, 2026
82% MOONSTONE Shimmery gem (9) LA Times Daily May 17, 2026
82% ACHED Was a pain (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 15, 2026
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