Old disease Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 27, 2002 · 44-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 27, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 27, 2002 · 44-Down · 5 letters
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an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
noun
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