Surgery aid crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with C and has 5 letters.

CLAMP

CLAMP — the 5-letter solution to “Surgery aid”, entered at 29 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 20, 2021.

About this clue

“Surgery aid” appeared as 29 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 20, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 25, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
29 Down
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Surgery aid”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, October 20, 2021, the answer to “Surgery aid” is CLAMP — 5 letters, entered at 29 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Surgery aid” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been CLAMP, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with C.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.