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Chemical Radical Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ALLYL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ALLYL

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199%5Exact Match!
298%4OXYLExact Match!
328%12Chemical group containing a nitrogen atom that has a positive charge

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ALLYL" which means:

    noun
  • • The univalent unsaturated organic radical c3h5; derived from propylene

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The allyl group is commonly found in organic compounds."
  • • "Many plants produce allyl compounds as defense mechanisms."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times25 Mar 1979 Down 8
New York Times14 Apr 1976 Down 13 OXYL
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