Clues for the word "SMALLPOX"
We've had 11 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 12 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Family Time crossword on October 12, 2014.
Definition of smallpox
- n. - A contagious, constitutional, febrile disease characterized by a peculiar eruption; variola. The cutaneous eruption is at first a collection of papules which become vesicles (first flat, subsequently umbilicated) and then pustules, and finally thick crusts which slough after a certain time, often leaving a pit, or scar.
Referring Clues
- Eradicated disease
- Health scourge now deemed eradicated
- Highly contagious disease
- Highly contagious viral disease
- Viral disease, now almost eradicated by vaccination
- Acute viral disease, technical name variola
- Disheartened male or female going round shops and post office, appearing rash?
- Highly contagious viral disease with fever and skin pustules that leave permanent scars
- Little prince gets animal virus
- Disease caused by tiny, quiet love-kiss
- (p)low puller?
Last Seen In
- Family Time - October 12, 2014
- Washington Post - February 01, 2013
- Universal - June 26, 2012
- Guardian Quick - June 08, 2012
- Guardian Quick - July 10, 2011
- Guardian Quick - March 11, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - August 20, 2009
- Guardian Quick - September 01, 2008
- Universal - January 14, 2008
- Guardian Quick - August 30, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - July 30, 2003
- Guardian Quiptic - January 17, 2000