“"Stop! That hurts!"” crossword clue
Answer
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W
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••••OWOW
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OWOW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Stop! That hurts!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 21 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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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