The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CATCHING , but the solution may also be VIRAL which is one of the most recent solution (1991 in New York Times).
Like measles, mumps, etc crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CATCHING | 50 % | 8 |
| VIRAL | 50 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Like measles, mumps, etc
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- paramyxovirus
- viral
- morbilli
- measly
- morbilliform
- rubella
- infection
- myxovirus
- typhoid
- smallpox
- rubeola
- efflorescence
Crossword Answer definitions
CATCHING verb- (heading) To capture, overtake.
- (heading) To seize hold of.
- (heading) To intercept.
- (heading) To receive (by being in the way).
- (heading) To take in with one's senses or intellect.
- (heading) To seize attention, interest.
- (heading) To obtain or experience
- The action of the verb catch.
- Contagious
- Captivating; alluring; catchy
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