“It hurts when it comes up” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SORESUBJECT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It hurts when it comes up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 23, 2025, where it runs at 7 Down and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 23, 2025 grid1ADining at Chipotle or Panera, e.g.10 ltrs›14A"The Black Unicorn" poet, 197810 ltrs›16A"Actually, I have good news"15 ltrs›19APunt e ___ (vermouth brand)3 ltrs›21AExpress disapproval, in a way4 ltrs›27AInst. in Athens3 ltrs›30ASucked up10 ltrs›37ACocktails garnished with mint leaves7 ltrs›41A"I'm listening ..."10 ltrs›46AFirst in command?3 ltrs›48AUber-progressives7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 23, 202511AHand-held 2000s Sony console, for short3 ltrs›15A"Oh, that's a good one"4 ltrs›18ACrush4 ltrs›20ATight formation6 ltrs›23ABoston University athlete7 ltrs›24AExpect5 ltrs›29AColor akin to camel3 ltrs›33AClass in middle or high school3 ltrs›
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