Surgery that leaves the patient looking better? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 3, 2026 · 49-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 3, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 3, 2026 · 49-Across · 5 letters
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a refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea
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