Painful Sore Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

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ULCER

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An ulcer is a painful sore, typically referring to an open sore on the skin or mucous membrane. This is a straightforward definition clue with ULCER being the classic 5-letter answer.

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Other possible answers

BOILSBoils are painful sores/infections under the skin, 5 letters.

CANKERA canker sore is painful, but CANKER is 6 letters — doesn't fit.

BLAINAn archaic/poetic word for a pustule or sore, 5 letters.

LESIONA lesion can be a painful sore, but it's 6 letters — doesn't fit.

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