Clues for the word "RICKETS"
We've had 7 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 9 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Quick crossword on November 09, 2022.
Definition of rickets
- n. pl. - A disease which affects children, and which is characterized by a bulky head, crooked spine and limbs, depressed ribs, enlarged and spongy articular epiphyses, tumid abdomen, and short stature, together with clear and often premature mental faculties. The essential cause of the disease appears to be the nondeposition of earthy salts in the osteoid tissues. Children afflicted with this malady stand and walk unsteadily. Called also rachitis.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Quick - November 09, 2022
- Guardian Quick - January 14, 2017
- Evening Standard Quick - November 29, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - August 19, 2015
- Guardian Everyman - August 24, 2014
- Guardian Quick - October 01, 2013
- Guardian Quick - November 24, 2011
- Guardian Prize - March 20, 2010
- Guardian Prize - February 02, 2002