It's terribly sore, doctor, swallowing: worse than before(6 letters)
Below is the answer to the crossword clue “It's terribly sore, doctor, swallowing: worse than before”, taken from the Evening Standard's Cryptic crossword on 9th January 2026.
The answer is
M
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S
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- #40 across It's terribly sore, doctor, swallowing: worse than before (4,2) 9th January 2026
- #30 across Additionally morose? (4,2) 28th October 2025
- #40 across It's terribly sore, doctor, swallowing: worse than before (4,2) 1st January 2021
- #30 across Additionally morose? (4,2) 6th May 2020
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Other clues from the same Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on 9th January 2026. Tap Reveal to see an answer, or click the clue to open its own page.
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- #10 across Over the figure quoted (3)
- #10 down Hope you can rely on (5)