Crossword clue

“"Stop! That hurts!"”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
OWOW
Letters4
Starts withO
Ends withW
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 18, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Stop! That hurts!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 18, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Stop! That hurts!"” clue?+

The answer is OWOW (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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