Clasp Loose On The Spanish Knife Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	41%	12		Often found in a knife set along with a utility knife and chef's knife
3	33%	10		Knife with a clasp

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SCALPEL" which means:

noun

• A thin straight surgical knife used in dissection and surgery

An example sentence would be:

• "The surgeon used a scalpel to make an incision."
• "The sharp scalpel glinted under the surgical lights."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic22 Feb 2010	Down 6
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