| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CIA | Kind of operation |
| STING | Kind of operation |
| SHOESTRING | Kind of operation or catch |
| laminectomy | a kind of operation on the spine |
| laminectomies | LAMINECTOMY, a kind of operation on the spine |
| marathon | A long-lasting or difficult task or operation of a specified kind |
| marathons | A long-lasting or difficult task or operation of a specified kind |
