Military officer shortly in charge is a severe pain (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COLIC Military officer shortly in charge is a severe pain (5) (5)
8% AGONY Severe pain (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 25, 2026
6% ASEC In -- (shortly) (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 29, 2026
6% EASE "At ___, soldier" (military officer's command) (4)
6% HARSH Severe (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 3, 2026
6% MAJOR Military officer; substantial (5) The Telegraph Mini Dec 9, 2025
5% TRAT Italian restaurant, shortly (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 2, 2026
5% ILLS Problems; pains (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 2, 2026
5% WAIL Cry of pain (4) Commuter Jan 31, 2026
5% ACHE Pain (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 27, 2026
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