“Operate on using a beam” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LASE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Operate on using a beam”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 6, 2026, where it runs at 54 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 6, 2026 grid53AGrapefruit relative6 ltrs›56ASections of a choir .... as hinted at by this puzzle's circled letters10 ltrs›62AHall-of-Fame hoopster Thomas5 ltrs›65ALike the crying face emoji5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 6, 20261ALong, detailed tales5 ltrs›6ABinds together4 ltrs›10ARussia's Peter the Great, e.g.4 ltrs›14AHertz competitor5 ltrs›15AMuppet with a noted feud with a pet rock4 ltrs›16AJane Austen title character4 ltrs›17AEvent that might include juggling, singing and magic tricks10 ltrs›19A___ wave (summer phenomenon)4 ltrs›
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