NUCLEI crossword clue
The clue Mangesh Ghogre wrote for NUCLEI in the MG Mini, the daily Indian mini crossword.
The clue
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7A
Atom : Atoms :: Nucleus : ___
The clue "Atom : Atoms" shows a relationship between a single atom and multiple atoms. Similarly, "Nucleus" refers to a single nucleus, while "NUCLEI" is the plural form, meaning more than one nucleus. This pattern of changing from singular to plural makes "NUCLEI" the correct answer. Both pairs follow the same grammatical structure, making it a perfect fit for the clue.
Mar 9 · 9 March 2024
Words from a clue, or a pattern with ? for unknown letters: M?S?LA.