“Aural ailment” crossword clue
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•••••••EARACHE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EARACHE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Aural ailment”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 17, 2026, where it runs at 44 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 17, 2026 grid43AOld Ford Motor offering5 ltrs›47ASources of quick $$$4 ltrs›52ASomeone's public identity7 ltrs›56A"Nobody doesn't like ___ Lee" (classic food slogan)4 ltrs›61A"The Addams Family" butler5 ltrs›65AIsland greeting5 ltrs›68AAmped up5 ltrs›
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Feb 17, 20261AForerunner of reggae3 ltrs›4ABecause5 ltrs›9AFluster with embarrassment5 ltrs›14ABuddy3 ltrs›15A"L'Orfeo" or "Idomeneo"5 ltrs›16ASpoiled girl in "Finding Nemo"5 ltrs›17AWhite rodent often used in lab research9 ltrs›19AHunter in the night sky5 ltrs›
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