This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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ACHE as a word: (intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed; Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.
ACHE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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