The Clue
___ acid (5 letter answer)
The Answer
AMINO
Tags
Notes
The answer AMINO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Definition
AMINO as a noun:
1. (amino, amino group) = the radical -NH2
AMINO as an adjective:
1. (amino, aminic) = pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia