Protein found in hair and hooves Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 7, 2019 · 24-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, July 7, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 7, 2019 · 24-Across · 7 letters
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a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves
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