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Pumpkin Pigment Crossword Clue

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

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199%8Exact Match!
220%10 Festive holiday for pumpkin pie lovers
320%13 Time of year associated with spooky costumes and pumpkin carving

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We think the answer is "CAROTENE" which means:

    noun
  • • An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin a in the liver
  • • Yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Eating foods high in carotene can help promote healthy skin and eyes."
  • • "Beta-carotene is a type of carotene that gives fruits and vegetables their vibrant orange color."

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New York Times19 May 2001 Across 22
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