The Clue
Needing liniment (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SORE
Tags
Notes
The answer SORE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Aching
Achy
Angry
Annoyed
Bitter
Distressed
Huffy
Irked
Mad (at)
Miffed
Offended
Painful
Peeved
In a pet
In a pique
Raw
Resentful
Tender
Ticked
Upset
Vexed
Agnail, e.g.
Holding a grudge
Kind of subject
Put out
Steamed up
Ticked off
Like some losers
Word with bed or saddle
Word before head or throat
Not taking a loss well, say
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"