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“Muscle soreness”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Muscle soreness”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A C H E

The answer to “Muscle soreness” is ACHE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Muscle soreness” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACHE — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ACHE

ACHE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Sore feeling” May 27, 2026 “Need a massage” May 20, 2026 “Sore feeling” May 17, 2026 “Longing” May 14, 2026 “Have sore muscles” May 5, 2026 “Strong yearning” Mar 15, 2026 “Longing” Mar 12, 2026 “Muscle discomfort” Feb 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about “Muscle soreness”

What is the answer to “Muscle soreness” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACHE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Muscle soreness”?

The answer ACHE contains 4 letters.

Was “Muscle soreness” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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