“Sudden pain”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sudden pain”, last seen on July 29, 2026.

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S??B

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

STAB

The answer to “Sudden pain” is STAB

Letters4

DirectionDown

PublishedJul 29, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Sudden pain” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STAB — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with B.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Sudden pain”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sudden pain” is STAB — a 4-letter down entry from the July 29, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

STAB has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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