Crossword clue

“Virus first discovered in 1976”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EBOLA
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Virus first discovered in 1976” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 28, 2025 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Virus first discovered in 1976” clue?+

The answer is EBOLA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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