Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Wash before operating on a patient (5,2) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Wash before operating on a patient (5,2) featured in Puzzler puzzle on February 8, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SCRUBUP.
Today's Mini Crossword
Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall. Love the NYT Mini? You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword. Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Wash before operating on a patient (5,2):
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SCRUBUP Wash before operating on a patient (5,2) | (7) | Puzzler | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 7% | WAIT Be patient | (4) | ||
| 7% | AWAIT Be patient for | (5) | Newsday | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 7% | SCRUB Wash before operating | (5) | ||
| 6% | USED Operated | (4) | Premier Sunday | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 6% | LEEKS Vegetables that should typically be sliced lengthwise before washing | (5) | New York Times | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 6% | DIRTY In need of a wash | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 6% | TRAP Sting operation | (4) | New York Times | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 6% | HOLDWATER Wash, as will washing machine, for example (4,5) | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 6% | BLED Ran in the wash | (4) | Commuter | Feb 6, 2026 |
Clues for The Puzzler Puzzle on February 8, 2026
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for Wash before operating on a patient (5,2). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is SCRUBUP.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Wash before operating on a patient (5,2).