Crossword answer
SCROFULA
8 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 13, 2026
Letter pattern
SCROFULA
Clues that lead to SCROFULA
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SCROFULA is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “The king’s evil son abused our calf” in the The Independent crossword on July 13, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
STRIPPEDPeeled
OMELETTEEgg-based dish
PREJUDGEUnder pressure, Barnaby's admitting English justice means to try without evidence
REDCROSSIs humanitarian, but makes a leftist angry
ENTREATYRequest to dine in foyer
FURLOUGHLeave coat by Irish lake
INSECRETSurreptitiously deleting note would not be cricket? Actually it would (2,6)
OVERLANDNot by sea or air (8)
OBSESSESGets really mentally stuck on something
PACKAGESAmazon deliveries
FAKETREEGreenery that doesn't need water
VIGILANTSix enormous guards left, being watchful (8)
CRIMINALLawbreaker
RULEDOUTVoiced concern after order is dismissed (5,3)
Every appearance of SCROFULA (2)
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Jul 13, 2026
The king’s evil son abused our calf · The Independent · 15 Down
Feb 28, 2026
Form of tuberculosis also formerly called the king's evil · The Independent · 40 Across