The Clue
DNA structure (5 letter answer)
The Answer
HELIX
Tags
Notes
The answer HELIX is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Spiral staircase, essentially
Thread of a screw, e.g.
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Definition
HELIX as a noun:
1. (helix, spiral) = a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
2. (coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helix) = a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
3. (Helix, genus Helix) = type genus of the family Helicidae