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Misguided Terror Legislation Introduced It Maintains An Open Wound Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RETRACTOR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RETRACTOR
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "RETRACTOR" which means:
- noun
- • Surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision
An example sentence would be:
- • "The surgeon used a retractor to hold back the tissues during the operation."
- • "The dental retractor helped keep the patient's mouth open during the procedure."
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