Biochemical compound Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 29, 1997 · 50-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 29, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 29, 1997 · 50-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
noun
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