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Open skin infection (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sore

(Other definitions for sore that I've seen before include "source of distress" , "Spot of aggravation" , "Painful spot" , "Bruised" , "Hurtful to the touch, like rose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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