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The Clue

Blood vessel (9 letter answer)

The Answer

CAPILLARY

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Notes

The answer CAPILLARY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Definition

CAPILLARY as a noun:

1. (capillary, capillary tube, capillary tubing) = a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
2. (capillary, capillary vessel) = any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules

CAPILLARY as an adjective:

1. of or relating to hair
2. (capillary, hairlike) = long and slender with a very small internal diameter; "a capillary tube"