This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ E
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SORE as a word: Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive; Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed; very susceptible of irritation.
SORE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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