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Tropical Ailment Crossword Clue
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CANCER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CANCER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "CANCER" which means:
- noun
- • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in cancer
- • Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
- • A small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between leo and gemini
- • The fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about june 21 to july 22
- • Type genus of the family cancridae
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was diagnosed with lung cancer."
- • "Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women."
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Jan 2012 | Across 26 | |
| New York Times18 Dec 1978 | Across 63 | |
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