Aching crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 4 letters.

SORE

SORE — the 4-letter solution to “Aching”, entered at 23 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 26, 2025.

About this clue

“Aching” appeared as 23 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 26, 2025, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on December 1, 2025.

Letters
4
Position
23 Down
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Aching”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the answer to “Aching” is SORE — 4 letters, entered at 23 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Aching” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SORE, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with S.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.