Docs who treat tonsillitis

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ENTs are doctors specializing in the ear, nose, and throat, including conditions such as tonsillitis. ENT is an abbreviation for “ear, nose, and throat,” and the plural is formed with -s.

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Abbreviation
An ear, nose, and throat specialist examining a patient’s throat.

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  34. 64Docs who treat tonsillitis
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  38. 58Uni- + uni- + uni-
  39. 59"___ not that deep!"
  40. 60Sound similar to "tut"

The answer to “Docs who treat tonsillitis” in the USA Today crossword is ENTS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on September 5, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 64-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Docs who treat tonsillitis” answer

ENTS (4 letters)

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What does ENTS mean?

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(noun)

  • social and leisure activities organized for the benefit of students, holidaymakers, etc.

When else has “Docs who treat tonsillitis” appeared?

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What is the answer to “Docs who treat tonsillitis”?

The answer is ENTS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on September 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Docs who treat tonsillitis”?

4 letters: ENTS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on September 5, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 64-Across.

Can “Docs who treat tonsillitis” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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