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“Much more than sore”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Much more than sore”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter E
Last letter D
E ? ? ? ? ? D

A 7-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E N R A G E D

The answer to “Much more than sore” is ENRAGED

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Jul 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Much more than sore” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ENRAGED — a 7-letter word that begins with E and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Much more than sore”

What is the answer to “Much more than sore” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ENRAGED — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Much more than sore”?

The answer ENRAGED contains 7 letters.

Was “Much more than sore” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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