"It pains me to do this, but ..." Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DONTHATEME "It pains me to do this, but ..." (10) The Atlantic Dec 28, 2025
9% BEADOLL "Do me this favor ..." (7) Universal May 28, 2026
8% GAIN "No pain, no ___" (4) USA Today Jul 19, 2026
8% OWS Pained yelps (3) New York Times Jul 19, 2026
8% WOE "___ is me" (3) USA Today Jul 18, 2026
8% ULCER Painful sore (5) New York Times Mini Jul 17, 2026
8% AMIWRONG "Do you doubt me?" (8) Newsday Jul 12, 2026
8% IMOUT "That's it for me" (5) LA Times Mini Jul 12, 2026
8% ACHES Pains (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 10, 2026
8% INEEDAHUGEFAVOR "Can you do me this one thing for me?" (15) USA Today Jul 10, 2026

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