Painful Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Painful?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Painful is SORE. Other possible answers include ACHY, abominable, afflictive, atrocious, awful, dreadful, irritating, terrible, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Painful?

We have found 10 possible answers for the crossword clue Painful.

Q: What is another word for Painful?

We list 9 synonyms related to Painful. Common alternatives include SORE, AWFUL, DREADFUL, TERRIBLE.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Painful?

Clues like Painful often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mail Cryptic, Financial Times Daily, The i Paper, The Sunday Times, The Guardian Genius, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 31/07/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

SORE, ACHY, AWFUL

Hint 3: Best answers

SORE, ACHY, ABOMINABLE

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Best answers for Painful

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All 10 answers for Painful

Painful with 4 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
SORE	4
ACHY	4

Painful with 5 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
AWFUL	5

Painful with 8 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
DREADFUL	8
TERRIBLE	8

Painful with 9 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
ATROCIOUS	9

Painful with 10 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
ABOMINABLE	10
AFFLICTIVE	10
IRRITATING	10

Painful with 11 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
UNSPEAKABLE	11

Synonyms for Painful

We found 9 synonyms.

4 letter words

SORE

5 letter words

AWFUL

8 letter words

9 letter words

ATROCIOUS

10 letter words

11 letter words

UNSPEAKABLE

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What's the best solution for Painful?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Painful is SORE. Other possible answers include ACHY, abominable, afflictive, atrocious, awful, dreadful, irritating, terrible, among others.

How many solutions are there for Painful?

We have found 10 possible answers for the crossword clue Painful.

How do I find a solution for Painful?

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What is another word for Painful?

We list 9 synonyms related to Painful. Common alternatives include SORE, AWFUL, DREADFUL, TERRIBLE.

Which crosswords feature clues like Painful?

Clues like Painful often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mail Cryptic, Financial Times Daily, The i Paper, The Sunday Times, The Guardian Genius, among others.

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