Protein shell of a virus Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CAPSID Protein shell of a virus (6) New York Times Sep 2, 2018
3% HEMOGLOBIN Protein in blood (10) Commuter Oct 10, 2025
3% AMINO Acid in proteins (5) LA Times Mini Oct 10, 2025
3% CLAM Chowder protein (4) LA Times Daily Sep 11, 2025
3% TORO Omakase protein (4) The Atlantic Sep 4, 2025
2% COCONUTS Tropical fruits with hard shells (8)
2% SCAMS Shell games (5) Newsday Nov 13, 2025
2% CASEIN As a precaution putting in last protein (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 13, 2025
2% LIMPET Rock-clinging shell (6) (6) Puzzler Nov 11, 2025
2% OYSTER Enjoys terrifically when it's shelled? (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 7, 2025

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