The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word WINDBURN
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More clues leading to the result WINDBURN
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The straight part
We know that "Soreness from multiple blows to the face?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case soreness from multiple blows to the face? = windburn.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WINDBURN mean?
WINDBURN noun- An irritation of the skin caused by exposure to the wind