Cause for a runny nose, perhaps — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 28 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
FLU
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
July 28 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword July 28 2026
FLU
Seasonal vaccine target
FLU
3
Cause for sick leave in winter, perhaps
FLU
3
Cold-weather ailment
FLU
3
Common viral infection often seen in winter
FLU
3
Word used after "viral" or "swine"
FLU
3
Winter bug you can catch
FLU
3
Winter illness that spreads easily
FLU
3
Fever that might go around in school
FLU
3
Cold and ___ season
FLU
3
Viral winter illness
FLU
3
Peak ___ season, time of the year that could be one of the many reasons why school could be out for the day or more
FLU
3
Viral illness
FLU
3
Hot air balloon's domain
SKY
3
Computer mouse's resting place
PAD
3
Famous ___ (cookie brand)
AMOS
4
Neckwear offered at a luau
LEI
3
Home to Machu Picchu
PERU
4
California's ___ Alto
PALO
4
Acorn-producing tree
OAK
3
Formula 1 or Tour de France, e.g.
RACE
4
Thanksgiving desserts with a crust and a filling
PIES
4
"The cold ___ bothered me anyway ..." (Elsa's line)
NEVER
5
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