Medieval cure-all Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Medieval cure-all” from the New York Times crossword of February 19, 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, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
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LEECH is the answer to “Medieval cure-all”. It means to cling to and feed upon or drain.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To cling to and feed upon or drain.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EHELC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Parasite”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Medieval cure-all”?
LEECH, 5 letters: to cling to and feed upon or drain.
When was “Medieval cure-all” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 19, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with L.