The crossword clue "Painful" was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on March 7, 2021. We've carefully identified 21 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, ACHING (6 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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21 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ACHING
Painful
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2021
99%
ACHING
Painful
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2021
50%
LEGO
Brick that's painful to step on
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
50%
LEGO
Brick that's painful to step on
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
50%
OOF
"Ugh, sounds painful!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
50%
OOF
"Ugh, sounds painful!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
50%
FIREANT
Insect with a painful bite
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
50%
FIREANT
Insect with a painful bite
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
50%
OWTHATHURTS
"Man, it's painful!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
50%
OWTHATHURTS
"Man, it's painful!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
50%
OUCH
"That sounds painful"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2025
50%
OUCH
"That sounds painful"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2025
50%
SOFTENTHEBLOW
Make distress less painful
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
50%
SOFTENTHEBLOW
Make distress less painful
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
50%
HURTS
Is painful
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2023
50%
HURTS
Is painful
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2023
50%
LEGOS
Bricks that are painful to step on
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2023
50%
LEGOS
Bricks that are painful to step on
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2023
50%
ALE
Drink with a painful homophone
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2022
50%
ALE
Drink with a painful homophone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2022
50%
YEOW
"That's painful!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2021
50%
YEOW
"That's painful!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2021
50%
FIREANTS
Insects with a painful sting
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2019
50%
FIREANTS
Insects with a painful sting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2019
50%
CHAP
Often painful crack
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2018
50%
CHAP
Often painful crack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2018
50%
CORNS
Reasons to take painful steps?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2018
50%
CORNS
Reasons to take painful steps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2018
1%
JILTS
Leaves painfully
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
JILTS
Leaves painfully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
SEAR
Burn painfully
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
1%
SEAR
Burn painfully
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
1%
WINCE
React to a painfully bad pun
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2023
1%
WINCE
React to a painfully bad pun
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2023
1%
THROBS
Pulsates painfully
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2023
1%
THROBS
Pulsates painfully
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2023
1%
ACHE
Throb painfully
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2021
1%
ACHE
Throb painfully
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2021
1%
DRAGOUT
Prolong painfully
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2019
1%
DRAGOUT
Prolong painfully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2019
1%
RUBSRAW
Abrades painfully
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2018
1%
RUBSRAW
Abrades painfully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Painful" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 21 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ACHING (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Painful"?
The best answer for "Painful" is ACHING with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Painful" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 7, 2021.