Crossword clue
“Painful sore”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ULCERLetters5
Starts withU
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Painful sore” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Painful sore” clue?+
The answer is ULCER (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 17, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
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