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NYT Daily • August 18, 2025

Clear component of blood

Answer:

SERUM

Hint:

Think of the liquid left behind after blood clots and cells are removed.

Explanation:

The clue "Clear component of blood" points to serum, which is the liquid part of blood left after clotting removes cells and clotting factors. It’s called "clear" because it’s typically pale yellow and transparent compared to whole blood. No wordplay here—just a straightforward definition matching the scientific term for this blood component.

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