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% PULSE Throb (5) The Telegraph Quick Feb 16, 2026
3% GAIN "No pain, no ___" (4)
3% ANALGESIA Pain-relief medication (9) (9) Puzzler Feb 20, 2026
3% YELP Pained cry (4) The Telegraph Quick Feb 19, 2026
3% COLIC Abdominal pain (5) The Telegraph Quick Feb 18, 2026
3% MOAN Sound of pain or pleasure (4) Wall Street Journal Feb 18, 2026
3% WRITHE Squirm with pain or embarrassment (6) The Times Concise Feb 16, 2026
3% ANNOYANCE Anyone can fake pain (9) The Times Cryptic Feb 16, 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.