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noun • implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion • cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors verb • wash with a swab or a mop • apply (usually a liquid) to a surface | ||||||||
| 35% | 5 | Initially, surgeons can't operate until really clean | ||||||
noun • a place that is scoured (especially by running water) verb • examine minutely • clean with hard rubbing • rub hard or scrub • rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid | ||||||||
| 33% | 7 | Boatman backs Boatman on head of ship's victuals | ||||||
noun • the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel) • a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity) verb • restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war • distribute in rations, as in the army | ||||||||
Its Used To Clean Edges Of Surgeons Instrument Boatman Closes It Crossword Clue
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SWAB which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SWAB
Updated: October 14, 2023
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