Discriminating first off, describing a type of surgery? (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ELECTIVE Discriminating first off, describing a type of surgery? (8) (8)
7% LASIK Eye surgery type (5) Commuter Mar 5, 2026
6% BIAS Favoritism or discrimination (4)
5% PREOP Before surgery, in brief (5) New York Times Apr 2, 2026
5% ILK Type (3) New York Times Midi Apr 2, 2026
5% SIEGE Encirclement, such as that of Troy described in the Iliad (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 26, 2026
5% REHAB PT following surgery (5) Universal Mar 23, 2026
5% AGEIST Discriminating against the elderly (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 20, 2026
5% GOUNDERTHEKNIFE Have surgery, and a hint to this puzzle's theme (15) Wall Street Journal Mar 19, 2026
5% REGISTEREDNURSE Sister modified rented surgeries (15) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 17, 2026
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