What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It can be a pain in the neck" from August 24, 2025?

Crossword clue

“It can be a pain in the neck”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

TONSIL

Letters6

Starts withT

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 24, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It can be a pain in the neck” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 24, 2025 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It can be a pain in the neck” clue?+

The answer is TONSIL (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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