Painful (4)
'painful' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for achy that I've seen before include "Persistently painful" , "Pained expression" , "discomfort" , "Hurting" , "Causing steady dull pain" .)
'painful' is the definition.
(I know that painful can be written as sore)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sore that I've seen before include "Tender spot" , "Raw or annoyed" , "source of distress" , "Boil" , "Painfully sensitive" .)
'painful' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for tender that I've seen before include "Easily chewed" , "Painful to the touch" , "Soft - gentle - nurse" , "requiring careful handling" , "Rented (anag.)" .)