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The Clue
Kind of gland (9 letter answer)
The Answer
ENDOCRINE
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Notes
The answer ENDOCRINE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
ENDOCRINE as a noun:
1. (hormone, endocrine, internal secretion) = the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
2. (endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland) = any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
ENDOCRINE as an adjective:
1. (endocrine, endocrinal) = of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions; "endocrine system"