Inflames in a way that makes us sore (6)

I believe the answer is:

rouses

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'inflames in a way' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'makes us sore' is the wordplay.
'makes' is an anagram indicator.
'us'+'sore'='ussore'
'ussore' anagrammed gives 'ROUSES'.

'that' is the link.

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(Other definitions for rouses that I've seen before include "Causes to awaken" , "Awakens" , "Excites" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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