Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Certain hormones (8 letter answer)
The Answer
STEROIDS
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Notes
The answer STEROIDS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
STEROID as a noun:
1. any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
2. (steroid hormone, steroid, sex hormone) = any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs