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Common Painkiller Crossword Clue

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

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We think the answer is "CODEINE" which means:

    noun
  • • Derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)

An example sentence would be:

  • • "My doctor prescribed codeine for my persistent cough."
  • • "I am allergic to codeine, so i cannot take that medication."

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The Guardian Quick05 Aug 2021 Down 6
The Guardian Quick20 Apr 2021 Down 15
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