Before surgery, informally Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 9, 2024 · 47-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between July 1995 and January 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 9, 2024 · 47-Down · 5 letters
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Happening before an operation.
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