Painful sore Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Painful sore” from the New York Times Mini crossword of July 17, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, JULY 17, 2026
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ULCER is the answer to “Painful sore”. It means to afflict with open sores.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To afflict with open sores.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LRCUE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Canker sore, e.g.”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Painful sore”?
ULCER, 5 letters: to afflict with open sores.
When was “Painful sore” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of July 17, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with U.