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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 39% | 7 | Prone to infection and inflammation | |
3 | 37% | 11 | Inflammation of the tonsils | |
Inflammation Of Tonsils Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "QUINSY" which means:
- noun
- • A painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was hospitalized with quinsy, a severe throat infection."
- • "The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the quinsy."
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New York Times24 May 1992 | Across 35 | |
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