"Sounds like it was a real pain" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “"Sounds like it was a real pain"” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 28, 2026? It has 18 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
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MUSTHAVEBEENSOHARD is the answer to “"Sounds like it was a real pain"”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 18-letter answer that starts with M.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: SESDHEHUVNRTBOMAEA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with M and ends with D.
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Questions
What is the answer to “"Sounds like it was a real pain"”?
MUSTHAVEBEENSOHARD, 18 letters.
When was “"Sounds like it was a real pain"” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 28, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
18 letters, starting with M.