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Essential Amino Acid Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 125 possible answers.
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LYSINE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LYSINE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LYSINE" which means:
- noun
- • An essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein
An example sentence would be:
- • "You can find lysine in various food sources, such as meat, poultry, and fish."
- • "Supplementing with lysine may help reduce the severity and duration of cold sores."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times07 Jun 2015 | Across 84 | |
| New York Times08 Jul 2006 | Down 14 | |
| New York Times17 Apr 1991 | Across 23 | |
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