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Places Left In A Mess By Surgical Instrument Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SCALPEL" which means:
- noun
- • A thin straight surgical knife used in dissection and surgery
An example sentence would be:
- • "The surgeon used a scalpel to make an incision."
- • "The sharp scalpel glinted under the surgical lights."
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The Guardian Cryptic25 Nov 2016 | Down 4 | |
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7 | To mess up or make a mess of something |
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