Dangerous bacteria Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 17, 1998 · 3-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between June 1997 and May 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 17, 1998 · 3-Down · 5 letters
ECOLI0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
Escherichia coli, a species of bacteria.
noun
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