What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hence almost red raw (4)" mean?

The definition is "raw". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SO (synonym of "Hence") + R (synonym of "red") + E (abbreviation of "almost"); definition: "raw" The answer is SORE.

Hence almost red raw (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29557 | 24 Across | 2024-12-04 flower

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