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Doctordle #96
Twisted enlarged leg veins
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-07-05. It presents "Twisted enlarged leg veins" as a Easy Vascular puzzle. The final answer is Varicose Veins.
Answer
Varicose Veins
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 58-year-old has bulging blue veins on the calves.
Clue 2
The legs ache after standing all day.
Clue 3
Symptoms improve with elevation in this fictional case.
Clue 4
The vessels look twisted and enlarged.
Clue 5
The condition involves veins rather than arteries.
Clue 6
The answer is the common term for these enlarged veins.
Plain-language explanation
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that can appear under the skin, often in the legs. The clue set focuses on visible enlarged veins and aching after standing.
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