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Very Painful Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is EXCRUCIATING which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: EXCRUCIATING

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%12Exact Match!
227%11 In a very painful or distressing manner
323%9 Old king with no "bend" - it is very painful

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "EXCRUCIATING" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Extremely painful
  • adjective
  • • Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing
  • • Exceedingly intense; extreme

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The toothache was excruciating and kept him up all night."
  • • "She endured excruciating pain after breaking her leg."

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The Guardian Quick13 Mar 2000 Across 17
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