Childhood Disease Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MUMPS

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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We think the answer is "MUMPS" which means:

noun

• An acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands

verb

• To mumble, speak unclearly.
• To move the lips with the mouth closed; to mumble, as in sulkiness.
• To beg, especially if using a repeated phrase.
• To deprive of (something) by cheating; to impose upon.
• To cheat; to deceive; to play the beggar.
• To be sullen or sulky.
• To nibble.

An example sentence would be:

• "He developed mumps and had to stay home from school."
• "The mumps outbreak caused the school to close for a week."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick17 Jun 2011	Down 20
The Guardian Quick15 Apr 2010	Across 8
The Guardian Quick11 Mar 2009	Down 3
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