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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 10 | Strand by strand, it grows | |
3 | 20% | 12 | Describes the orientation of adjacent segments on a DNA strand, where the 5' end of one segment aligns with the 3' end of the other | |
British Strand Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FIBRE" which means:
- noun
- • A slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
- • Any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber)
- • The inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
- • A leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth
An example sentence would be:
- • "Dietary fibre is essential for a healthy digestive system."
- • "The fabric of the shirt is made from natural fibres."
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New York Times12 Mar 1996 | Across 18 | |
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