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% PULSATE Throb (7) Wall Street Journal Sep 13, 2025
3% LIL ___ Wayne ("Sucker for Pain" rapper) (3)
3% MOAN Low sound of pain or pleasure (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 3, 2025
3% LUMBAGO Pain in the lower back (7) (7) The Sun Mini Nov 1, 2025
3% SORE Painful (4) (4) Mirror Classic Oct 31, 2025
3% OUCH Toe-stubber's painful cry (4)
3% AGONY Extreme pain (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 28, 2025
3% CRAMP Painful muscle contraction (5) The Times Specialist Oct 27, 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.