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| 2 | 39% | 6 | South African word for a magic potion or potion seller | |
| 3 | 33% | 10 | A potion used to induce forgetfulness of pain or sorrow | |
Potion To Dull Sorrow Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 84 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NEPENTHE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NEPENTHE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "NEPENTHE" which means:
- noun
- • A drug mentioned in homer's odyssey (c. 8th century b.c.e.) as bringing relief from anxiety or grief; hence, any drug or substance seen as bringing welcome forgetfulness or relief.
- • A southeast asian carnivorous plant of the genus nepenthes; a monkey cup or tropical pitcher plant.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She found solace in nepenthe, a powerful drink that helped her forget her troubles."
- • "As she sipped on the nepenthe, a sense of calm washed over her."
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| New York Times16 Apr 1978 | Down 62 | |
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