Pains in the butt Crossword Clue

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Pains in the butt Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

PAINS (noun)
1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal
BUTT (noun)
1. a victim of ridicule or pranks
2. a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping
BUTT (verb)
1. lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
2. to strike, thrust or shove against

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