“Stab of pain” crossword clue
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••••••TWINGE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TWINGE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stab of pain”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 124 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.
Crossing entries
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