Plastic Capsule Which May Be Inserted Into Orifices Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SPECULA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SPECULA

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	33%	8		It may help medicine go down, inserted into opening
3	32%	5		Dermal orifices

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SPECULA" which means:

noun

• A mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument
• A medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior

An example sentence would be:

• "The doctor used a specula to examine my ear."
• "The specula in the laboratory were used for microscopy."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic02 Jul 2013	Down 8
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