Before surgery, in brief Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Before surgery, in brief” from the New York Times crossword of April 2, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, APRIL 2, 2026
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PREOP is the answer to “Before surgery, in brief”. It means a patient being prepared for surgery.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A patient being prepared for surgery.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RPEPO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Before surgery, for short”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Before surgery, in brief”?
PREOP, 5 letters: a patient being prepared for surgery.
When was “Before surgery, in brief” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 2, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with P.