Crossword answer
PERTUSSIS
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 12, 2026
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PERTUSSIS
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PERTUSSIS is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Lively American relative's dangerous illness” in the The Independent crossword on August 12, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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Every appearance of PERTUSSIS (2)
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Aug 12, 2026
Lively American relative's dangerous illness · The Independent · 12 Across
Apr 11, 2026
Technical name for whooping cough · The Independent · 52 Across