“Before surgery, for short” crossword clue
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•••••PREOP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PREOP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Before surgery, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 29, 2026, where it runs at 32 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 29, 2026 grid31A*Puzzling question for an internet company?8 ltrs›34AHad remorse for4 ltrs›36AOne-___ (pithy jokes)6 ltrs›43AAncient theater5 ltrs›46A*Illustrative story from an internet company?10 ltrs›
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