Police chief overrides law for possibly harmful agents (8) Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Guardian Cryptic · 2026-10-21

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(noun)

  1. (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants

(adverb)

  1. by chance
  2. to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means

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  • 99% match 8 letters
    BACTERIA

    Police chief overrides law for possibly harmful agents (8) (8)

    The Guardian Cryptic · Oct 21, 2026

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