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The Clue

Pituitary hormone (4 letter answer)

The Answer

ACTH

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Notes

The answer ACTH is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.

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Definition

ACTH as a noun:

1. (adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, ACTH, adrenocorticotropin, adrenocorticotrophin, corticotropin, corticotrophin) = a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex