“Surgical tool with a namesake medical journal” 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 “Surgical tool with a namesake medical journal”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 31, 2026, where it runs at 16 Down 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
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