Infectious Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CATCHING" which means:

noun

• (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
• The act of detecting something; catching sight of something
• Becoming infected

adjective satellite

• (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

verb

• (heading) to capture, overtake.
• (heading) to seize hold of.
• (heading) to intercept.
• (heading) to receive (by being in the way).
• (heading) to take in with one's senses or intellect.
• (heading) to seize attention, interest.
• (heading) to obtain or experience

adjective

• Contagious
• Captivating; alluring; catchy

An example sentence would be:

• "The catching scent of freshly baked cookies filled the room."
• "Her catching smile lit up the entire party."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick28 Apr 2010	Down 4
The Guardian Quick24 May 2007	Across 15
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