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Cruel sort of sore (5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Cruel sort of sore (5) last seen in Puzzler Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ULCER.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ULCER Cruel sort of sore (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jun 18, 2025 |
| 8% | SADISTIC Cruel | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 8% | MEANSTREAK Cruel bent | (10) | Universal | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 8% | OGRE Cruel brute | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 24, 2026 |
| 8% | ACHY Sore | (4) | USA Today | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 7% | ACHE Feel sore | (4) | ||
| 7% | GALL Neck sore due to rubbing | (4) | The Telegraph Toughie | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 7% | ATROCITY Extremely cruel act (8) | (8) | The Guardian Quick | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 7% | ACHES Sore subjects | (5) | Newsday | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 7% | INHUMANE Cruel, brutal (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Feb 13, 2026 |
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