The Clue
Burned up (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SORE
Tags
Notes
The answer SORE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Aching
Achy
Aggrieved
Angry
Annoyed
Blain
Disgruntled
Distressing
Hurting
Irritable
Lesion
Miffed
Offended
Peeved
Resentful
Sensitive
In a snit
Tender
Touchy
Upset
Vexed
In need of liniment
Put out
Rose, scrambled
Ticked off
Kind of spot or head
" . . . ___ labour's bath": Shak.
Like a certain thumb
Like some eyes
Word before head or throat
Definition
SORE as a noun:
1. an open skin infection
SORE as an adjective:
1. (sensitive, sore, raw, tender) = hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw"
2. (afflictive, painful, sore) = causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up"
3. (huffy, mad, sore) = roused to anger; "stayed huffy a good while"- Mark Twain; "she gets mad when you wake her up so early"; "mad at his friend"; "sore over a remark"