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“Shock treatment, for short”

Thomas Joseph Crossword · Thursday, August 20 2026 · 5 Across · 5 letters

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This clue sits at 5 Across — click the grid to reveal just this entry.

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The answer to “Shock treatment, for short” is DEFIB — 5 letters.

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“Shock treatment, for short” has appeared 1 time in the Thomas Joseph Crossword.

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What is the answer to “Shock treatment, for short”?

In the Thomas Joseph Crossword for Thursday, August 20 2026, the answer to “Shock treatment, for short” is DEFIB (5 letters). It sits at 5 Across in the grid.

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The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid it appears in. Every time we have seen “Shock treatment, for short” in the Thomas Joseph Crossword the answer has been DEFIB, but always match the letter count with the squares in your grid.

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