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The Clue

Certain building block, informally (5 letter answer)

The Answer

AMINO

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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