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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 44% | 8 | Remedy for all ills | |
3 | 35% | 10 | In a hypothetical or hypothetical manner | |
Hypothetical Remedy For All Ills Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "NOSTRUM" which means:
- noun
- • Hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
- • Patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
An example sentence would be:
- • "He believed the snake oil salesman's nostrum would cure all his ailments."
- • "The quack doctor's nostrum promised to give you endless energy."
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