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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 8 | Toxic protein with antimicrobial activity | |
3 | 29% | 11 | Contain the toxic protein abrin | |
Toxic Protein Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RICIN" which means:
- noun
- • A toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon
An example sentence would be:
- • "The terrorist used ricin as a weapon of bioterrorism."
- • "Exposure to ricin can lead to severe illness or death."
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New York Times16 Apr 1990 | Across 58 | |
New York Times05 Jan 1986 | Down 18 | |
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