Like muscles after a tough workout Crossword Clue

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Like muscles after a tough workout Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. causing a dull and steady pain

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WORKOUT (noun)
1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
AFTER (adverb)
1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
AFTER (adjective)
1. located farther aft

Hint 3: Anagram

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CHAY

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