Hurts, like a tooth (5)

I believe the answer is:

aches

(Other definitions for aches that I've seen before include "Constant pains" , "Gives a dull pain" , "Dull persistent pains" , "discomfort" , "Continuous pains" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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