The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word QUINSY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1992.
Inflammation of tonsils crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| QUINSY | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Inflammation of tonsils
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- quinsy
- tonsillitis
- cynanche
- trench mouth
- peritonsillar abscess
- tonsil
- adenoid
- septic sore throat
- strep throat
- streptococcal sore throat
- streptococcus tonsilitis
- throat infection
Crossword Answer definitions
QUINSY noun- A peritonsillar abscess; a painful pus-filled inflammation or abscess of the tonsils and surrounding tissues, usually a complication of tonsillitis, caused by bacterial infection and often accompanied by fever.
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