This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SORES as a word: Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive; Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed; very susceptible of irritation.
SORES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 5, 2026.
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