How many letters does the answer have?

The answer AORTIC has 6 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

___ valve (body part replaced in some cardiac surgeries) Crossword Clue Answer

Q: What is the answer to "___ valve (body part replaced in some cardiac surgeries)"?

The most common answer is AORTIC. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

Need help with ___ valve (body part replaced in some cardiac surgeries)? This clue showed up in the October 6, 2025 Vulture puzzle. The answer has 6 letters.

___ valve (body part replaced in some cardiac surgeries) Crossword Answer

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___ valve (body part replaced in some cardiac surgeries) Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 6-letter answer to "___ valve (body part replaced in some cardiac surgeries)" crossword clue?

The answer to the "___ valve (body part replaced in some cardiac surgeries)" crossword clue is AORTIC. This answer contains 6 letters and was confirmed in the Vulture puzzle.

Which crossword used "___ valve (body part replaced in some cardiac surgeries)" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Vulture puzzle on October 6, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.