Roses somehow cause afflictions (5)

I believe the answer is:

sores

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'cause afflictions' is the definition.
'sores' can be an answer for 'afflictions' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm unsure of the 'cause' bit.

'roses somehow' is the wordplay.
'somehow' indicates anagramming the letters.
'roses' with letters rearranged gives 'SORES'.

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(Other definitions for sores that I've seen before include "Lesions" , "Diseased spots" , "Painful spots on roses" , "Skin infections" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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