Cryptic crossword clue
Surgical pioneer pokes bottom that’s covered in sores 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BLISTERED

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What does BLISTERED mean?

BLISTERED verb
  1. To raise blisters on.
  2. To have a blister form.
  3. To criticise severely.
  4. To break out in blisters.
BLISTERED adjective
  1. Having one or more blisters

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