Crossword answer
CARBUNCLE
9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, April 8, 2026
Letter pattern
CARBUNCLE
Clues that lead to CARBUNCLE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Dodgy crab gets relative swelling9Daily ExpressApr 8, 2026
An extensive skin eruption caused by staphylococcal infection9The IndependentSep 27, 2025
Crab concoction by one of the family that's a real gem9Evening StandardJun 17, 2022
Spot something in the jeweller's window9Evening StandardDec 31, 2021
About CARBUNCLE in crosswords
CARBUNCLE is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Dodgy crab gets relative swelling” in the Daily Express crossword on April 8, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
HOWAREYOU“Is everything good?”
YESTERDAYPatsy’s date of birth? (9)
HOWMOVING“So poignant!”
YEARNINGSVariable pay packet leads to such desires (9)
FULLMARKSHighest possible test result (4,5)
DOWNSOUTHIn Dixieland (where Enoch Powell was MP)
ERRANDBOYYoung male gofer
MOODSWINGUnpredictable emotional shift
HOWLOVELY“So delightful!”
SPOTCHECKA random test that a dermatologist might do
MARESNESTTotal mess
SHOUTOUTSPublic expressions of thanks
DOUBLESUPBends over painfully having strong drink on top of another (7,2)
ELSEWHERE… we see her gallivanting around Lima and other places (9)
Every appearance of CARBUNCLE (4)
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Apr 8, 2026
Dodgy crab gets relative swelling · Daily Express · 16 Down
Sep 27, 2025
An extensive skin eruption caused by staphylococcal infection · The Independent · 45 Across
Jun 17, 2022
Crab concoction by one of the family that's a real gem · Evening Standard · 39 Across
Dec 31, 2021
Spot something in the jeweller's window · Evening Standard · 25 Across