The term 'hurts' can be defined in a variety of ways, each with its own crossword solution. AILS (4 letters) is an old-fashioned word for physical or mental suffering. HARMS (5 letters) is a verb meaning to cause injury or damage to someone or something. PAINS (5 letters) is a noun referring to a feeling of physical or mental distress. Smarts (6 letters) is a verb meaning to cause sharp pain or discomfort. Wounds (6 letters) is a noun referring to an injury caused by violence or a sharp object. DAMAGES (7 letters) is a verb meaning to cause harm or destruction to something. Injures (7 letters) is a verb meaning to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something. All of these words are related to the concept of hurt, and can be used to describe physical or emotional pain.