Crossword clue
“Aches”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HURTSLetters5
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Aches” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 30, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Aches” clue?+
The answer is HURTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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