Crossword answer

PERTUSSIS

9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 12, 2026

Letter pattern

PERTUSSIS

Starts with P, ends with S · 9 letters

Clues that lead to PERTUSSIS

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Lively American relative's dangerous illness9The IndependentAug 12, 2026 Technical name for whooping cough9The IndependentApr 11, 2026

About PERTUSSIS in crosswords

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.

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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