___ dish (bacteriologist's need) Crossword Clue

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___ dish (bacteriologist's need) Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

BACTERIOLOGIST (noun)
1. a biologist who studies bacteria
DISH (noun)
1. an activity that you like or at which you are superior
2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman
DISH (verb)
1. provide (usually but not necessarily food)
2. make concave; shape like a dish

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Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
TRIPE

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