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Was Painful Crossword Clue

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noun

• a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

verb

• feel physical pain

• have a desire for something or someone who is not present

• be the source of pain

23%4Painful
adjective satellite

• causing a dull and steady pain

23%10Painful
adjective satellite

• causing misery or pain or distress

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New York Times17 Sep 1979 Down 28
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