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"It pains me to do this, but ..." Crossword Answer
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Helpful Hints
- PAINS (noun)
- an effortful attempt to attain a goal
More The Atlantic Crossword (12/28/2025) Answers
Across
16. Minor league
21. Tons
28. Cirque du ___
30. Quick refresher
41. Some red flags
43. On-line bait?
44. Steel, e.g
54. Stays drawn
Down
2. Afresh
7. Mannish
10. Itty-bitty
14. More than that?
22. Ski-___
43. Touches down
46. Headliner, maybe
48. "Bonne __!"
49. Encounter
52. Colony resident
"It pains me to do this, but ..." Crossword Clue Q&A
- When was "It pains me to do this, but ..." crossword clue used most recently?
- This clue was last seen in the December 28, 2025's The Atlantic Crossword.
- What was the most recent answer for "It pains me to do this, but ..." crossword clue?
- The most recent answer for the clue is DONTHATEME
- What is the 10-letter answer for "It pains me to do this, but ..." crossword clue?
- DONTHATEME
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