For the crossword clue “panacea,” the most common answers are:

  • CURE (4 letters)
  • ELIXIR (6 letters)
  • REMEDY (6 letters)
  • CUREALL (7 letters)
  • NOSTRUM (7 letters)

In many puzzles, “panacea” itself is also used as the answer to clues like “cure-all” or “universal remedy.”

If you tell me how many letters your grid needs and any letters you already have (e.g., “_ U R E _ L L”), I can narrow it down to the most likely solution.