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SORE

/sɔː/

4-letter word · 4 Scrabble points · 4 Words With Friends points

S 1
O 1
R 1
E 1

Meaning of SORE

noun
  1. An injured, infected, inflamed or diseased patch of skin.
    "They put ointment and a bandage on the sore."
  2. Grief; affliction; trouble; difficulty.
verb
  1. To mutilate the legs or feet of (a horse) in order to induce a particular gait.
adjective
  1. Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
    "Her feet were sore from walking so far."
  2. Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed; very susceptible of irritation.
adverb
  1. Very, excessively, extremely (of something bad).
  2. Sorely.
noun
  1. A group of ducks on land.
noun
  1. A young hawk or falcon in its first year.
  2. A young buck in its fourth year.
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Anagrams of SORE

eros4
ores4
roes4
rose4

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About the word SORE

Is "SORE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "SORE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "SORE" worth?

In Scrabble, "SORE" is worth 4 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 4 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 12.

What does "SORE" mean?

An injured, infected, inflamed or diseased patch of skin.

What are the anagrams of "SORE"?

4 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as SORE: EROS, ORES, ROES, ROSE.