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)
3% MIGRAINE Painful headache (8) (8) Mirror Classic Jul 30, 2026
3% SOOTHE Relieve, as pain (6) New York Times Jul 27, 2026
3% PESTS Pains in the butt (5) Universal Jul 27, 2026
3% RELIEF Alleviation of pain (6) Commuter Jul 22, 2026
3% TENNISELBOW Pain in joint (6,5) (11) The Guardian Quick Jul 22, 2026
3% GAIN "No pain, no ___" (4) USA Today Jul 19, 2026
3% OWS Pained yelps (3) New York Times Jul 19, 2026
3% ULCER Painful sore (5) New York Times Mini Jul 17, 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.