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| 3 | 30% | 11 | Surgical tool resembling a pair of pincers | |
Surgical Pincers Crossword Clue
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FORCEPS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FORCEPS
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FORCEPS" which means:
- noun
- • An extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The surgeon used forceps to extract the gallstones during the surgery."
- • "The dentist used forceps to remove my daughter's stubborn baby tooth."
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