Crossword answer

CARBUNCLE

9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, April 8, 2026

Letter pattern

CARBUNCLE

Starts with C, ends with E · 9 letters

Clues that lead to CARBUNCLE

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast 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

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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