What is the answer to "It can be a pain in the neck" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It can be a pain in the neck" is TONSIL (6 letters).

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It can be a pain in the neck NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 24, 2025 puzzle

Stuck on “It can be a pain in the neck” from the New York Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

TONSIL

6 letters · Across · last seen August 24, 2025