Open sore Crossword Clue

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Please find today's clue from the given publisher "Metro Quick".
Let us gather the related details that will help us find the correct answer to "Open sore" clue .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

To explain why the clue "Open sore" corresponds to the answer "ULCER," we need to delve into the definition and characteristics of an ulcer:

1. Definition: An ulcer is a discontinuity or break in a bodily membrane that impedes its proper function, often resulting from the erosion of tissue.
2. Characteristics:
   • Painful: Ulcers are often painful, similar to how an open sore would cause discomfort.
   • Exposed: Both ulcers and open sores involve a breach of the skin or mucous membrane, leaving the underlying tissues exposed.
   • Healing: Like open sores, ulcers require time to heal and may be aggravated by certain conditions or activities.
3. Medical Context: In the medical field, ulcers are commonly associated with conditions like stomach ulcers or mouth ulcers, which align with the idea of an "open sore."

Therefore, the answer "ULCER" fits the clue "Open sore" due to the shared characteristics of discomfort, exposure, and the need for healing associated with both ulcers and open sores.

More Answers:

• ULCER
• UDCLE
• ULC

Definition of "ULCER"

an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane which fails to heal. Ulcers range from small, painful sores in the mouth to bedsores and serious lesions of the stomach or intestine.

Example :

he's a conman with an incurable ulcer called gambling

 The Crossword clue "Open sore" published 70 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Metro Quick	17 April 2024	ULCER
Mirror classic	6 November 2023	ULCER
The Irish News Quick	25 August 2023	ULCER
Evening Standard - Easy	3 July 2023	ULCER
The Sun Two Speed	18 March 2023	ULCER
The Times Concise	13 August 2022	ULCER
Independent.co.uk - Concise	28 June 2022	ULCER
The Telegraph - Quick	10 June 2022	ULCER
Lovatts Universal	27 December 2021	ULCER
The Irish Independent Simple	24 August 2021	UDCLE
Mirror quick	11 May 2021	ULC
The Guardian	30 March 2017	ULCER
The Telegraph General Knowledge	3 October 2010	ULCER
Irish Times Simplex	13 March 2004	ULCER