Spread, as cream cheese Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 29, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 29, 2026 · 10-Down · 5 letters
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a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
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