This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ E
Show the answer
About the answer
ACHE as a word: (intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed; Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.
ACHE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Fit perfectly (27 Across)
- Dieter's choice (28 Across)
- "___ the One" (song on Springsteen's "Born to Run") (29 Across)
- Tow job, maybe (30 Across)
- Philippine currency (34 Across)
- Certain graphical shapes (35 Across)
- Russian ruler of old (36 Across)
- One may be teen or false (37 Across)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers