The Clue
Not losing well (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SORE
Tags
Notes
The answer SORE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Achy
Angry
Disgruntled
Distressing
Hurting
Inflamed
Irritated
Lesion
Miffed
Offended
Painful
Peeved
In a pet
Resentful
In a snit
Tender
Upset
Vexed
Kind of subject
In need of liniment
Put out
Teed off
Ticked off
Kind of loser or head
Kind of spot or head
" . . . ___ labour's bath": Shak.
Like poor losers
Like some eyes
Like some points
Needing some kneading?
Word before head or throat
"___ labour's bath," Macbeth's phrase for sleep
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"