Clues for the word "SORE"

We've had 306 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 1188 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on December 08, 2025.

Definition of sore

n. - Reddish brown; sorrel.
n. - A young hawk or falcon in the first year.
n. - A young buck in the fourth year. See the Note under Buck.
superl. - Tender to the touch; susceptible of pain from pressure; inflamed; painful; -- said of the body or its parts; as, a sore hand.
superl. - Fig.: Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed; very susceptible of irritation.
superl. - Severe; afflictive; distressing; as, a sore disease; sore evil or calamity.
superl. - Criminal; wrong; evil.
a. - A place in an animal body where the skin and flesh are ruptured or bruised, so as to be tender or painful; a painful or diseased place, such as an ulcer or a boil.
a. - Fig.: Grief; affliction; trouble; difficulty.
a. - In a sore manner; with pain; grievously.
a. - Greatly; violently; deeply.