Pain in the neck Crossword Clue

We have the 4-letter answer for Pain in the neck crossword clue, last seen in the WSJ Crossword January 5, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

Pain in the neck Crossword Answer

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HASSLE

(6 letters)

ACHE

(4 letters)

KINK

(4 letters)

PEST

(4 letters)

NUISANCE

(8 letters)

ANNOYANCE

(9 letters)

CRICK

(5 letters)

GOITER

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. any epidemic disease with a high death rate
2. a persistently annoying person

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

NECK (verb)
1. kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion
NECK (noun)
1. the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
2. an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer’s neck
PAIN (verb)
1. cause emotional anguish or make miserable
2. cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
PAIN (noun)
1. a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
2. emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HASSLE
(6 letters)
ACHE
(4 letters)
KINK
(4 letters)
Pest
(4 letters)
NUISANCE
(8 letters)
ANNOYANCE
(9 letters)
CRICK
(5 letters)
GOITER
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
PETS

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