Crossword clue
“Transmitter of Rocky Mountain spotted fever”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
WOODTICKLetters8
Starts withW
Ends withK
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Transmitter of Rocky Mountain spotted fever” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 20, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with W and ends with K, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Transmitter of Rocky Mountain spotted fever” clue?+
The answer is WOODTICK (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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