Leprosy
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting the skin and nerves and characterised by disfiguring sores and tissue loss, primarily in tropical regions.
“Leprosy has been treatable since the mid-twentieth century with a course of antibiotics.”
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lep·ro·sy
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Ends in OSY, contains EPR cluster, the LEPR opening distinguishes it from similar words
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LEPROSY uses common tiles, Y at the end is useful for corner squares and bonus positions
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