Recoil in pain crossword clue

Answer
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WINCE

WINCE — the 5-letter solution to “Recoil in pain”, entered at 29 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for March 23, 2026.

About this clue

“Recoil in pain” appeared as 29 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on March 23, 2026, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
29 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Recoil in pain”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, March 23, 2026, the answer to “Recoil in pain” is WINCE — 5 letters, entered at 29 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 “Recoil in pain” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been WINCE, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with W.

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.