Something To Soothe Old Boy Turning Up After A Scene Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PLACEBO" which means:

noun

• An innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug
• (roman catholic church) vespers of the office for the dead

An example sentence would be:

• "The doctor prescribed a placebo to the patient to see if their symptoms would improve."
• "In clinical trials, some participants receive a placebo instead of the actual drug being tested."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic06 Mar 2008	Down 16
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