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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