Severe but short, as an illness Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 4, 2018 · 48-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 4, 2018 · 48-Down · 5 letters
ACUTE0 of 5 letters revealed
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having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course; "acute appendicitis"; "the acute phase of the illness"; "acute patients"
adjective
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