The Clue
Dead Red head (3 letter answer)
The Answer
MAO
Tags
Notes
The answer MAO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Definition
MAO as a noun:
1. (monoamine oxidase, MAO) = an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin)
2. (Mao, Mao Zedong, Mao Tsetung) = Chinese communist leader (1893-1976)