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One In A Fix With A Disease Crossword Clue
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SCRAPIE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCRAPIE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SCRAPIE" which means:
- noun
- • A fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of muscular control and progressive degeneration of the central nervous system
An example sentence would be:
- • "Scientists believe that scrapie is caused by abnormal proteins called prions."
- • "The symptoms of scrapie include agitation, tremors, and weight loss in animals."
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| The Guardian Cryptic14 Feb 2002 | Down 21 | |
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