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| 3 | 48% | 12 | Castor oil is derived from the seeds of this plant | |
Toxin Derived From Castor Oil Seeds Crossword Clue
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RICIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RICIN
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
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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| The Guardian Quick24 Sep 2010 | Down 18 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Castor oil is derived from the seeds of this plant | |
2 | Involved in pricing product of castor oil seeds
The Guardian Cryptic -
26 Feb 2020 | The Guardian Cryptic / 26 Feb 2020 |
3 | Like pomegranate seeds, but not apple seeds
New York Times Mini -
08 Jan 2019 | New York Times Mini / 08 Jan 2019 |
4 | Poison from castor oil seeds
The Guardian Quick -
19 Jan 2008 | The Guardian Quick / 19 Jan 2008 |
5 | Toxic protein from castor oil plant seeds
The Guardian Quick -
09 Oct 2017 | The Guardian Quick / 09 Oct 2017 |
6 | Toxin from the castor-oil plant
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
28 Aug 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 28 Aug 2023 |
7 | Virulent toxin from the castor oil plant |
