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% ACHES Throbs (5) USA Today Nov 13, 2025
4% PULSATE Throb (7) Wall Street Journal Sep 13, 2025
3% OUCH Cry of pain (4) (4) Mirror Classic Dec 19, 2025
3% NUANCED Subtle pain is ignored by daughter (7) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 17, 2025
3% THROES Painful struggles (6) Wall Street Journal Dec 16, 2025
3% NOOGIE Painful head rub (6) LA Times Daily Dec 16, 2025
3% MOAN Long low cry of pain (4) Puzzler Backwords Dec 16, 2025
3% SADLY "It pains me to say this . . ." (5) USA Today Dec 14, 2025
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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.