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The Clue

Quack remedy (7 letter answer)

The Answer

NOSTRUM

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Notes

The answer NOSTRUM is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

Related Clues

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Remedy
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Definition

NOSTRUM as a noun:

1. (panacea, nostrum, catholicon, cure-all) = hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
2. patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable