The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INFODEMIC which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Widespread rumors, in a portmanteau crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| INFODEMIC | 100 % | 9 |
Why may INFODEMIC be the right solution?
The answer "INFODEMIC" combines the words "information" and "epidemic" to describe the spread of false or misleading information. This term has become increasingly relevant in the age of social media and instant communication.
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Crossword Answer definitions
INFODEMIC noun- An excessive amount of information concerning a problem such that the solution is made more difficult
- A wide and rapid spread of misinformation
- Relating to infodemiology.
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