Lockjaw Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Thursday, November 25, 2010 · 13-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, November 25, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 25, 2010 · 13-Down · 7 letters
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an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
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