Painful throb Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Painful throb . 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ACHE.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ACHE Painful throb (4)
24% REPAINT Change colour visibly from goitre — pain throbbing (7)
4% POUND Throb (5) (5) Puzzler Jan 21, 2026
4% ACHES Throbs (5) USA Today Nov 13, 2025
3% SWORE Effed and blinded with painful bites (5) The Times Cryptic Feb 5, 2026
3% ILLS Problems; pains (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 2, 2026
3% TRAUMA Pain that might be processed in therapy (6) USA Today Feb 1, 2026
3% WAIL Cry of pain (4) Commuter Jan 31, 2026
3% EARACHE Aural pain (7) (7) Puzzler Jan 29, 2026
3% WRITHE Twist in pain (6) (6) Puzzler Jan 27, 2026
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In this clue, "Painful throb" is a description that hints at a common sensation associated with discomfort. The answer, "ACHE," fits perfectly as it directly corresponds to the sensation described in the clue.