Something sharp penetrating sailor given a gentle medical puncture Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SPINALTAP Something sharp penetrating sailor given a gentle medical puncture (9) The Telegraph Toughie May 23, 2017
2% TAR Sailor (3) Eugene Sheffer Nov 29, 2025
2% SHREWD Sharp (6) Wall Street Journal Nov 25, 2025
2% PLACEBO Medical effect (7) TV Nov 23, 2025
2% ORAJEL Toothache medication (6) New York Times Nov 22, 2025
2% DRUGS Medications (5) Commuter Nov 21, 2025
2% LAMB Gentle soul (4) Eugene Sheffer Nov 20, 2025
2% RATING Sailor (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 20, 2025
2% AWL Puncturing tool (3) Newsday Nov 18, 2025
2% ILL In need of medication (3)

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