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The Clue

Nasty virus (5 letter answer)

The Answer

EBOLA

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Notes

The answer EBOLA is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.

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Definition

EBOLA as a noun:

1. (Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Ebola fever, Ebola) = a severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa