“It can be a pain in the neck” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TONSIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It can be a pain in the neck”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 24, 2025, where it runs at 27 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.