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Slight factor in illness: lurgy Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Times Quick Cryptic · 2026-10-21

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Slight factor in illness: lurgy featured in The Times Quick Cryptic puzzle on 2026-10-21. We have found 1 possible answer for this clue in our database. The most recently added answer is ready to reveal and has a length of 4 letters. Reveal the answer below when you are ready to check it.

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Clue & Answer Meanings

(noun)

  1. a blemish made by dirt
  2. a disparaging remark
  3. (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato

(verb)

  1. become vague or indistinct
  2. utter indistinctly
  3. speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
  4. play smoothly or legato

(noun)

  1. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 4 letters
    SLUR

    Slight factor in illness: lurgy (4)

    The Times Quick Cryptic · Oct 21, 2026

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