Crossword clue

“Disease for which China's Tu Youyou discovered a lifesaving treatment, earning her a Nobel Prize”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
MALARIA
Letters7
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 3, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Disease for which China's Tu Youyou discovered a lifesaving treatment, earning her a Nobel Prize” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 3, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Disease for which China's Tu Youyou discovered a lifesaving treatment, earning her a Nobel Prize” clue?+

The answer is MALARIA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 3, 2026.

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