Crossword clue

“Surgery that leaves the patient looking better?”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LASIK

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withK

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 3, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Surgery that leaves the patient looking better?” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 3, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Surgery that leaves the patient looking better?” clue?+

The answer is LASIK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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