Belladonna Causing A Dreadful Crime City Leaves On Tree Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ATROPINE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ATROPINE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	38%	7		Dreadful or dreadful trials
3	30%	9		Belladonna lily

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We think the answer is "ATROPINE" which means:

noun

• A poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides

An example sentence would be:

• "The doctor administered atropine to dilate my pupils."
• "The pharmacologist studied the effects of atropine on heart rate."

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The Guardian Cryptic07 Feb 2001	Down 16
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