Loss Of Power To Understand Words Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is APHASIA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: APHASIA

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	26%	4		An escape; a fall from grace; a quick-release leash for a dog; or, an unexpected loss of footing caused by a loss of traction
3	26%	13		Impairment that causes the loss of ability to read and understand words

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We think the answer is "APHASIA" which means:

noun

• Inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion

An example sentence would be:

• "The patient has been struggling with severe aphasia since the stroke."
• "People with aphasia may have difficulty speaking and understanding speech."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times23 Feb 1991	Across 16
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