The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word THROB which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Pulse painfully crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| THROB | 100 % | 5 |
Why may THROB be the right solution?
The word "throbbing" is commonly associated with a painful pulsation, making "THROB" the fitting answer for the clue "Pulse painfully."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Pulse painfully
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- throb
- beats
- flash
- heartbeat
- press
- ache
- pinch
- pinched
- scorch
- scorched
- sting
- pierce
Crossword Answer definitions
THROB noun- A beating, vibration or palpitation.
- To pound or beat rapidly or violently.
- To vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm.
- (of a body part) To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.
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