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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 38% | 3 | Alcoholic drink, non-alcoholic if Adam's? | |
3 | 34% | 4 | A drink made with alcoholic and non-alcoholic ingredients | |
No Holy Person Takes Alcoholic Drink As A Remedy 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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The Guardian Cryptic19 Apr 2012 | Across 17 | |
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