Bacteria-ridden Crossword Clue

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SEPTIC

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(adjective)
1. full of germs or pathological microorganisms

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BACTERIA (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

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SEPTIC
(6 letters)

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