Clues for the word "PHLEGM"
We've had 23 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 20 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on May 06, 2023.
Definition of phlegm
- a. - One of the four humors of which the ancients supposed the blood to be composed. See Humor.
- a. - Viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory and digestive passages.
- a. - A watery distilled liquor, in distinction from a spirituous liquor.
- a. - Sluggishness of temperament; dullness; want of interest; indifference; coldness.
Referring Clues
- Speaking block
- Lump in one's throat?
- Spit it out
- Dull indifference
- Apathy
- Coolness under fire
- One of the four humours
- Mucus - self-possession
- Help out with award, showing self-possession
- Mucus - stolidity
- Secretion from throat
- Coolness
- Humour and acidity preceding stage manager's debut
- Indifference to whatever you may cough up?
- For local support many find wherewithal to cough up
- It may be coughed up to help out vehicle maker
- Pub on map exuding a quiet calmness
- Mucus
- Cool Belgian briefly spoken?
- One of the four Hippocratic humours
- One of the four humors
- Cough it up!
- Physiological humor believed to cause sluggishness
Last Seen In
- LA Times - May 06, 2023
- Canadiana - December 04, 2017
- Guardian Speedy - March 26, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - April 24, 2013
- Canadiana - December 31, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - August 17, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - June 27, 2011
- I Swear Crossword - February 19, 2010
- Guardian Quick - July 03, 2009
- Guardian Quick - December 22, 2008
- Guardian Quick - November 22, 2008
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 08, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - June 05, 2007
- New York Sun - December 29, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - January 20, 2006
- Guardian Quick - November 15, 2005
- Guardian Quick - October 14, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - April 04, 2002
- Guardian Cryptic - May 04, 2001
- New York Times - March 29, 1998