Crossword clue
The runs crossword clue
We have 12 answers for the clue “The runs”, from 4–17 letters. The most likely answer is DIARRHOEA.
Top answer
DIARRHOEA
9 letters · Loose bowels, British spelling
All answers for “The runs”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| FLUX | 4 | Archaic term for diarrhoea |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TROTS | 5 | Diarrhoea, slang |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| SQUITS | 6 | Diarrhoea, British slang |
| SCOURS | 6 | Diarrhoea in livestock |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| DIARRHEA | 8 | Loose bowels, American spelling |
| SKITTERS | 8 | Diarrhoea, dialect slang |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| DIARRHOEA Best match | 9 | Loose bowels, British spelling |
| LOOSENESS | 9 | Loose bowels |
| DYSENTERY | 9 | Severe infectious diarrhoea |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| GIPPY TUMMY | 10 | Upset stomach, British slang |
| DELHI BELLY | 10 | Traveller's diarrhoea, slang |
| 17-letter answers | ||
| MONTEZUMA'S REVENGE | 17 | Traveller's diarrhoea, slang |
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What does “The runs” mean?
A colloquial noun phrase for diarrhoea. Answers are informal or medical terms for loose bowel movements.
Solving tip
Check spelling: DIARRHOEA is British, DIARRHEA American. Slang fits include TROTS, SQUITS (British) and GIPPY TUMMY.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "The runs"?
The most likely answer is DIARRHOEA (9 letters) — Loose bowels, British spelling. Other common answers are DIARRHEA (8), TROTS (5), SQUITS (6), LOOSENESS (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "The runs"?
Answers to "The runs" range from 4–17 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.