The Clue
Type of subject (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SORE
Tags
Notes
The answer SORE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Achy
Annoyed
Disgruntled
Hurting
Mad (at)
Miffed
Painful
Peeved
Raw
Resentful
Smarting
Tender
Ticked
Touchy
Upset
Vexed
Holding a grudge
Kind of loser
Mad as a hornet
Needing liniment
Teed off
Ticked off
Kind of spot or head
Like a certain thumb
Like some losers
Like some points
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"