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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SCALPEL

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	33%	3		Potato __ (buffet with various styles of potatoes and various toppings)
3	27%	5		The U.S. Open, French Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon

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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 Cryptic12 May 2015	Across 16
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