Sedative not applicable on piercing in the middle of the ear (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NARCOTIC Sedative not applicable on piercing in the middle of the ear (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 7, 2026
6% STAPES Bone of the middle ear (6) Premier Sunday Jul 5, 2026
5% LOBE Tip of an ear (4) Newsday Aug 25, 2026
5% RESUMES Job applicants' submissions (7) LA Times Daily Aug 25, 2026
5% STAB Pierce with a knife (4) Commuter Aug 24, 2026
5% WAND Mascara applicator (4) LA Times Daily Aug 22, 2026
5% STUD Simple earring (4) The New Yorker Mini Aug 21, 2026
5% LUG Ear (3) The Times Concise Aug 20, 2026
5% OWNER Proprietor's sedative initially missing (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Aug 19, 2026
5% CENTRE Middle (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 18, 2026

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