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Like feet after a race, perhaps (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sore

(Other definitions for sore that I've seen before include "Rose (anag.)" , "source of distress" , "Wound; painful" , "Painful or tender" , "Hurtful to the touch, like rose" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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