Antibiotic used to treat anthrax

Answer:

CIPRO

Hint:

This fluoroquinolone is also commonly prescribed for urinary tract infections and was stockpiled during the 2001 anthrax attacks.

Explanation:

The clue asks for an antibiotic commonly prescribed for anthrax infections, which is Ciprofloxacin—often shortened to "Cipro" in medical contexts. Since crosswords favor concise answers, the brand name "Cipro" fits perfectly as a well-known shorthand. There’s no wordplay here; it’s a direct reference to the drug’s widely recognized nickname. If you’ve heard of anthrax treatment in the news, Cipro is likely the first antibiotic that comes to mind.

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