Inflicts pain
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is HURTS.
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Why it fits
HURTS is the 5-letter answer to “Inflicts pain” in the February 25, 2022 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so HURTS both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.