The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word OUCH which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
"That sounds painful" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OUCH | 50 % | 4 |
| OOF | 50 % | 3 |
Why may OUCH be the right solution?
The word "OUCH" is often used to express pain or discomfort, making it a fitting answer to the clue "That sounds painful".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: "That sounds painful"
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Crossword Answer definitions
OUCH interjection- An expression of one's own physical pain.
- An expression in sympathy at another's pain.
- A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).
- An expression of disappointment.
- Expressing surprise at the high price of something.
- A brooch or clasp for fastening a piece of clothing together, especially when valuable or set with jewels.
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More clues leading to the result OUCH
- Toe-stubber's word
- Needle reaction
- "That's gonna leave a mark ..."
- "That stings!"
- "That hurts!"
- "That's gonna leave a mark"
- Response to a painful pun, say
- "That smarts!"
- "That was painful"
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