What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Rx for a root canal" from April 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Rx for a root canal”

This clue appeared as 11-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

PAINMED

Letters7

Starts withP

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 16, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rx for a root canal” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 16, 2026 as 11-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rx for a root canal” clue?+

The answer is PAINMED (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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