Bad bacteria Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 16, 2003 · 16-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 16, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 16, 2003 · 16-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
Escherichia coli, a species of bacteria.
noun
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