Painkiller
Crossword Clue and Answers

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We most recently saw this clue in The Guardian Quick.

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Publications

  • The Guardian Quick - Saturday, 10 Apr 2021
  • The Guardian Quick - Wednesday, 29 Jan 2020

Crossword Answers

5 letters

OPIUM
An addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

7 letters

CODEINE
Derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)

ANODYNE
A medicine used to relieve pain

ASPIRIN
The acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets

8 letters

PAINPILL
A medicine used to relieve pain

9 letters

IBUPROFEN
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic; "daily use of ibuprofen can irritate the stomach"

ANALGESIC
A medicine used to relieve pain

ENDORPHIN Howard
A neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties

11 letters

PARACETAMOL

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