"That hurts!"

YOWIE

This cry of pain sounds like a mythical creature from Down Under.

The clue ""That hurts!"" is a simple exclamation you might yell when you stub your toe or get surprised by pain. The answer "YOWIE" mimics that kind of spontaneous, cartoonish shout—think of a character in a comic or old-school video game yelling it when something goes wrong. It’s not a formal word but a playful, onomatopoeic way to express sudden discomfort, making it a fun fit for crossword puzzles that sometimes use informal or slangy terms. The clue and answer match directly in meaning and tone.