Disease affecting early sailors (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCURVY Disease affecting early sailors (6) (6)
8% ELMS Trees affected by a fungal disease (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 29, 2025
7% SCAB Fungal disease affecting apples and pears (4) (4) The Guardian Weekend Aug 9, 2025
6% DOTE Shower affection (on) (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 18, 2025
6% ELNINO Climate-affecting current (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 18, 2025
6% AYE Sailor's assent (3)
6% LOVE Nothing but affection (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Oct 17, 2025
6% MOVED Emotionally affected (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Oct 15, 2025
6% AHOY Sailor's greeting (4) Newsday Oct 14, 2025
6% SCARLETFEVER Infectious disease (7,5) (12) Mirror Classic Oct 14, 2025
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