“Small surgical instrument” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LANCET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Small surgical instrument”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 12, 2026, where it runs at 40 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 12, 2026 grid26DQuickly smooch … or a hint to the answers to the four starred Down clues10 ltrs›27DSquare10 ltrs›31DSpeak extemporaneously5 ltrs›32DMakeup of some shelves3 ltrs›33DLunch item usually eaten with two hands, in brief3 ltrs›41DMichael nominated for Oscars in five different decades5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 12, 20261A*Succeed5 ltrs›6AHome of War in the Pacific National Historical Park4 ltrs›10ASign on some restroom doors3 ltrs›13AAngular unit of measurement6 ltrs›15ASapa ___ ("the only emperor" in Quechua)4 ltrs›16AKitchen gadget brand3 ltrs›17AMust pay6 ltrs›18A*Public messages of appreciation8 ltrs›
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