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noun • a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue | ||||
| 29% | 9 | Like a painful or cruel punishment | ||
adjective satellite • extremely painful | ||||
| 29% | 12 | A painful and cruel method of extracting information or punishment | ||
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Its Painful And Horribly Cruel
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ULCER which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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ULCER
Updated: September 1, 2025
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