Childhood ailment crossword clue

Answer
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MUMPS

MUMPS — the 5-letter solution to “Childhood ailment”, entered at 3 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 01, 2022.

About this clue

“Childhood ailment” appeared as 3 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 01, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
3 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Childhood ailment”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, August 1, 2022, the answer to “Childhood ailment” is MUMPS — 5 letters, entered at 3 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Childhood ailment” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been MUMPS, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with M.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.