Contagious Viral Disease Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MUMPS which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MUMPS

Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	53%	8		Highly contagious viral disease
3	53%	7		Highly contagious viral disease

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "MUMPS" which means:

noun

• An acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands

verb

• To mumble, speak unclearly.
• To move the lips with the mouth closed; to mumble, as in sulkiness.
• To beg, especially if using a repeated phrase.
• To deprive of (something) by cheating; to impose upon.
• To cheat; to deceive; to play the beggar.
• To be sullen or sulky.
• To nibble.

An example sentence would be:

• "He developed mumps and had to stay home from school."
• "The mumps outbreak caused the school to close for a week."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Speedy30 Apr 2023	Across 9
The Guardian Quick12 Feb 2018	Across 22
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