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)
- (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)
- by chance
- to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means
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99% match 8 lettersBACTERIA
Police chief overrides law for possibly harmful agents (8) (8)
The Guardian Cryptic · Oct 21, 2026
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