The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LINCTUS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result LINCTUS
- Medicine workers organised in county
- Special formulation said to be associated with The Times?
- Special formulation was our bond they say
- Cough mixture supplied by trade union in Grimsby area?
- Cough mixture was our connection, we hear
- Lunatics lacking a form of medication
- Medicine for Norman you found in Boston area
- Broadcaster’s connected with American medicinal preparation
- Medicine for the ear brought you and me together
- Medicine was our bond, you might say
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The straight part
We know that "Special formulation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case special formulation = linctus.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LINCTUS mean?
LINCTUS noun- Any syrupy medication; especially a remedy for coughs.