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"It pains me to do this, but ..." Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue "It pains me to do this, but ..." last seen in Atlantic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DONTHATEME.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DONTHATEME "It pains me to do this, but ..." | (10) | The Atlantic | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 9% | SOLID "Do me a ___" | (5) | Universal | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 9% | SADLY "It pains me to say this . . ." | (5) | USA Today | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 8% | ILLS Problems; pains | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 8% | WAIL Cry of pain | (4) | Commuter | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 8% | ACHE Pain | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 8% | AGONY Severe pain | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 8% | OWS Cries of pain | (3) | Premier Sunday | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 8% | WINCE Show pain | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 8% | TWINGE Stab of pain | (6) | New York Times | Jan 18, 2026 |
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