Painful Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 19, 1999 · 13-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, July 19, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 19, 1999 · 13-Down · 4 letters
SORE0 of 4 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up"
adjective
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