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The Clue

Inert medicament (7 letter answer)

The Answer

PLACEBO

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Notes

The answer PLACEBO is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

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Definition

PLACEBO as a noun:

1. an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug
2. (Roman Catholic Church) vespers of the office for the dead