Crossword answer
SORES
5 letters · Used for 13 different clues · 25 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 11, 2026
Letter pattern
SORES
Clues that lead to SORES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Tender spots5New York TimesAug 11, 2026
Sensitive spots5USA TodayAug 3, 2026
Sometimes ‘open’ skin wounds (5)5The GuardianJun 28, 2026
Painful spots5New York TimesJun 5, 2026
Painful areas on the body5Everyday Puzzles MiniMay 19, 2026
Sensitive skin spots5Daily ThemedJan 27, 2026
Painful spots (5)5The SunSep 6, 2025
Things hurting therefore repose no end (5)5The SunSep 6, 2025
They hurt going south to the heart of the forest5Evening StandardApr 23, 2025
Lesions5New York TimesMar 25, 2025
Dressing targets5New York TimesMar 21, 2025
In a way, roses can hurt!5Evening StandardFeb 24, 2025
Wild roses can give pain5Evening StandardOct 14, 2019
About SORES in crosswords
SORES is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 25 times in our database across 13 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Tender spots” in the New York Times crossword on August 11, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
PADREOne that might leave fingerprint on priest
RAGEDHit the ceiling
COLINMan's name
REIGNKing's tenure
MELEEFree-for-all
FANGSPart of a Dracula outfit
INCASAncient Andeans
AWMAN"Shucks!"
PEONYSpring bloom
GLANDPleased to receive new organ (5)
PIANOInstrument
ERODEWear away
ASSETLiability's opposite
ABODEHumble home
Every appearance of SORES (25)
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Aug 11, 2026
Tender spots · New York Times · 46 Across
Aug 3, 2026
Sensitive spots · USA Today · 38 Down
Jul 6, 2026
Tender spots · USA Today · 70 Across
Jun 28, 2026
Sometimes ‘open’ skin wounds (5) · The Guardian · 6 Across
Jun 5, 2026
Painful spots · New York Times · 29 Down
May 19, 2026
Painful areas on the body · Everyday Puzzles Mini · 2
Jan 27, 2026
Sensitive skin spots · Daily Themed · 37 Down
Sep 6, 2025
Painful spots (5) · The Sun · 6 Down
Sep 6, 2025
Things hurting therefore repose no end (5) · The Sun · 6 Down
Jun 17, 2025
Sensitive skin spots · New York Times · 29 Down
Apr 23, 2025
They hurt going south to the heart of the forest · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Apr 12, 2025
Tender spots · Eugene Sheffer · 57 Across
Mar 25, 2025
Lesions · New York Times · 20 Across
Mar 21, 2025
Dressing targets · New York Times · 7 Down
Feb 24, 2025
In a way, roses can hurt! · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Apr 19, 2023
Tender spots · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across
Apr 26, 2022
Tender spots · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Across
Dec 8, 2021
Tender spots · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Across
Oct 15, 2021
Tender spots · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across
Apr 6, 2021
Tender spots · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Across
Oct 13, 2020
Tender spots · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Across
Apr 24, 2020
Tender spots · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Feb 4, 2020
Tender spots · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Across
Oct 14, 2019
Wild roses can give pain · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Nov 21, 2018
In a way, roses can hurt! · Evening Standard · 16 Across