Mineral in hemoglobin

Crossword Answer — August 02, 2026

Answer

This essential mineral helps your blood carry oxygen throughout your body. 🩸

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Sunday, August 02, 2026

By Ralph Sharaga & Doug Peterson · Edited by Patti Varol

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Across

  1. 1Fish-cleaning gadget
  2. 7Extra option
  3. 12Pricey German cars
  4. 16Muscles worked by planks
  5. 19Elaborately showy
  6. 20Ungainly
  7. 21Honolulu Museum of Art's location
  8. 22AAA job
  9. 23Praise for a Cy Young biography?
  10. 25"Voyage to India" singer
  11. 26"The Mole" host Shapiro
  12. 27"How've you __?"
  13. 28After the bell
  14. 29"Over here"
  15. 30Mineral in hemoglobin
  16. 31Slaw, e.g.
  17. 33Praise for a meditation guide?
  18. 37Lifesaving pro
  19. 40Underground explorer
  20. 43Trade fair
  21. 44Cell service initials
  22. 45Baltic capital
  23. 47Toy with a Botanicals line
  24. 48Flyer
  25. 50UV-filtering measurement
  26. 53Praise for a rock climber's diary?
  27. 56By and large
  28. 58"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
  29. 59Branch of Islam
  30. 60Can openers
  31. 62Showbiz grand slam
  32. 63Wrath
  33. 65Water or elec.
  34. 67Wild adventure
  35. 70Praise for a mechanic's handbook?
  36. 74Cross-examination follower
  37. 75__ & Chandon Champagne
  38. 76French denials
  39. 77Funds for one's golden yrs.
  40. 78Small recipe amts.
  41. 81Like rams
  42. 83Drastic policy change
  43. 86__ 500
  44. 89Praise for a Hope Diamond history?
  45. 92Raised trains
  46. 93Like part of a corkscrew
  47. 95Luxury shoe brand
  48. 96Copenhagen resident
  49. 97Galahad's title
  50. 98"You can leave now"
  51. 99Treadmill setting
  52. 101Tyrannosaurus __
  53. 102Praise for a bartender's manual?
  54. 107Nutrition figs.
  55. 109Grayish
  56. 110"Muy __"
  57. 111Belfry sound
  58. 114Burkina Faso neighbor
  59. 117"Houdini" singer Lipa
  60. 118Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
  61. 119Praise for a scuba diver's memoir?
  62. 123Hectic hosp. areas
  63. 124Designer Gucci
  64. 125Snoring cause
  65. 12630-Across deficiency
  66. 127Place to get much-kneaded therapy?
  67. 128Fromage hue
  68. 129Party spreads
  69. 130Zeroes out

Down

  1. 1Drench
  2. 2Baby bed
  3. 3Cost of hand delivery?
  4. 4Shoestrings
  5. 5Sharing a common culture
  6. 6Gym unit
  7. 7Uttar Pradesh tourist city
  8. 8__ Punk: "Get Lucky" duo
  9. 9Nerdy type
  10. 10The NBA's Thunder, on scoreboards
  11. 11"The Daily" podcast producer, briefly
  12. 12Brag about
  13. 13Heron habitat
  14. 14Shaves (down)
  15. 15Go after, in a way
  16. 16Centipede maker
  17. 17Fifth element on the periodic table
  18. 18Batting practice concern
  19. 24Natural rolls, in craps
  20. 29Tropical fruit
  21. 301950s prez
  22. 32Big name in surrealism
  23. 34Move, informally
  24. 35Bring to bear
  25. 36Flour for some flatbread
  26. 37Crew team's workout machines
  27. 38Big name in surrealism
  28. 39Chili's rival
  29. 41Springtime lawn parties
  30. 42Bilingual "Sesame Street" Muppet
  31. 46Beekeeper
  32. 49Cold yogurt drink
  33. 50No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
  34. 51Walks heavily
  35. 52Swanky shindig
  36. 54"Your table's ready" device
  37. 55Kite extension
  38. 57Felt contrite
  39. 61Waistband feature
  40. 64Language suffix
  41. 66A.I. tool that generates text
  42. 68MS NOW rival
  43. 69Score after deuce
  44. 70Not domesticated
  45. 71In base eight
  46. 72Tool with teeth
  47. 73Ingredients for brewers and bakers
  48. 74Go by train
  49. 79Cram
  50. 80Hitches
  51. 82Advanced in years
  52. 84Actress Russo
  53. 85Ariz. neighbor
  54. 87Indiana neighbor
  55. 88Toy for indoor games
  56. 90Oodles
  57. 91No longer mint
  58. 94"Next one's on me"
  59. 97Wily
  60. 100Big band singer Vic
  61. 102Loses color
  62. 103Seize illegally
  63. 104Sacred city of Tibet
  64. 105Spanish diacritic
  65. 106Went on a shopping spree
  66. 108Goalie's stat
  67. 112Fencing blade
  68. 113"Sad to say ... "
  69. 115Soil acidity reducer
  70. 116"My heart's just not __"
  71. 118Bit of makeup
  72. 119Fist bump
  73. 120Clean air org.
  74. 121Scuff up
  75. 122Highway sign

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Fish-cleaning gadget — Answer: SCALER. Hint: This handy tool removes a fish’s scales before cooking. 🐟
  2. 7. Extra option — Answer: ADDON. Hint: Think of an optional bonus feature added to the main package. 🧩
  3. 12. Pricey German cars — Answer: BMWS. Hint: These luxury vehicles from Bavaria are known for sporty handling and a premium price tag 🚗
  4. 16. Muscles worked by planks — Answer: ABS. Hint: This core-strengthening exercise targets the muscles around your midsection. 💪
  5. 19. Elaborately showy — Answer: ORNATE. Hint: Think of something richly decorated and far from plain. ✨
  6. 20. Ungainly — Answer: GAWKY. Hint: Think of someone adorably awkward rather than smooth or graceful. 🤭
  7. 21. Honolulu Museum of Art's location — Answer: OAHU. Hint: This Honolulu art museum sits on the Hawaiian island known for Waikīkī and the state capital. 🏝️
  8. 22. AAA job — Answer: TOW. Hint: What roadside service might your car need after a breakdown? 🚗
  9. 23. Praise for a Cy Young biography? — Answer: PITCHPERFECT. Hint: A glowing review of a legendary pitcher’s life story might sound this way. ⚾
  10. 25. "Voyage to India" singer — Answer: ARIE. Hint: Think of the neo-soul singer whose stage name pairs a country with a short, lyrical first name 🎶
  11. 26. "The Mole" host Shapiro — Answer: ARI. Hint: Think of the NPR journalist who co-hosted the reality competition show “The Mole.” 🎙️
  12. 27. "How've you __?" — Answer: BEEN. Hint: It’s the familiar verb that completes a casual check-in about someone’s well-being 😊
  13. 28. After the bell — Answer: LATE. Hint: What you might be if you arrive once class has begun 🔔
  14. 29. "Over here" — Answer: PSST. Hint: A quiet way to get someone’s attention nearby 🤫
  15. 30. Mineral in hemoglobin — Answer: IRON. Hint: This essential mineral helps your blood carry oxygen throughout your body. 🩸
  16. 31. Slaw, e.g. — Answer: SIDE. Hint: It’s a crunchy accompaniment often served alongside the main course 🥗
  17. 33. Praise for a meditation guide? — Answer: BREATHTAKING. Hint: It’s a playful compliment for someone who helps you master your breathing. 🧘
  18. 37. Lifesaving pro — Answer: EMT. Hint: This emergency responder provides urgent medical care before you reach the hospital. 🚑
  19. 40. Underground explorer — Answer: CAVER. Hint: This adventurer is most at home below the surface, navigating natural tunnels. 🕳️
  20. 43. Trade fair — Answer: EXPO. Hint: A public event where businesses showcase their products and services. 🏢
  21. 44. Cell service initials — Answer: LTE. Hint: These initials name a high-speed mobile network standard 📶
  22. 45. Baltic capital — Answer: RIGA. Hint: Think of the charming capital city of Latvia 🏙️
  23. 47. Toy with a Botanicals line — Answer: LEGO. Hint: This brick-building classic now has a plant-inspired collection for your windowsill 🌿
  24. 48. Flyer — Answer: LEAFLET. Hint: A small printed handout used to spread the word about an event or cause. 📰
  25. 50. UV-filtering measurement — Answer: SPF. Hint: This sunscreen rating indicates how well it protects your skin from UVB rays 🧴
  26. 53. Praise for a rock climber's diary? — Answer: GRIPPINGSTORY. Hint: Think of a climber’s diary as both a personal record and a thrilling read 📖
  27. 56. By and large — Answer: ASARULE. Hint: This phrase means “generally” or “in most cases.” 🧭
  28. 58. "Priscilla" writer/director Coppola — Answer: SOFIA. Hint: She’s the filmmaker daughter of a legendary director who brought Elvis and Priscilla’s story to the screen. 🎬
  29. 59. Branch of Islam — Answer: SHIA. Hint: Consider a group that represents one of the main sects in the faith, often in contrast with another prominent one. 🌙
  30. 60. Can openers — Answer: TABS. Hint: These are the little pull pieces that help open a canned drink. 🥤
  31. 62. Showbiz grand slam — Answer: EGOT. Hint: It’s the ultimate showbiz achievement: winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. 🏆
  32. 63. Wrath — Answer: RAGE. Hint: A fierce surge of anger can describe this intense emotion. 😠
  33. 65. Water or elec. — Answer: UTIL. Hint: Think of a basic household service that arrives through a meter or pipe. 🚰
  34. 67. Wild adventure — Answer: ESCAPADE. Hint: Think of a thrilling, rule-bending adventure that feels a little mischievous. 🗺️
  35. 70. Praise for a mechanic's handbook? — Answer: FIRESONALLCYLINDERS. Hint: This cheeky compliment suggests the manual is performing at peak efficiency, like a perfectly tuned engine. 🔧
  36. 74. Cross-examination follower — Answer: REDIRECT. Hint: In court, this questioning phase follows the opposing side’s examination. ⚖️
  37. 75. __ & Chandon Champagne — Answer: MOET. Hint: Think of the first name in the famous French champagne label paired with Chandon. 🥂
  38. 76. French denials — Answer: NONS. Hint: These are the little French words you use when saying “no.” 🇫🇷
  39. 77. Funds for one's golden yrs. — Answer: IRAS. Hint: Think of personal retirement accounts designed to help build a nest egg. 🪺
  40. 78. Small recipe amts. — Answer: TSPS. Hint: These tiny kitchen measurements are often abbreviated on recipe cards 🥄
  41. 81. Like rams — Answer: MALE. Hint: Think of the sex typically associated with head-butting sheep 🐏
  42. 83. Drastic policy change — Answer: UTURN. Hint: Think of a sudden reversal in direction or strategy. 🔄
  43. 86. __ 500 — Answer: DAYTONA. Hint: This famous NASCAR race takes place at a Florida speedway each year 🏁
  44. 89. Praise for a Hope Diamond history? — Answer: ANABSOLUTEGEM. Hint: Think of a sparkling compliment that could describe both a jewel and a flawless achievement. 💎
  45. 92. Raised trains — Answer: ELS. Hint: Think of the common abbreviation for elevated city trains. 🚆
  46. 93. Like part of a corkscrew — Answer: HELICAL. Hint: Think of the twisting, spiral-shaped path a screw follows. 🌀
  47. 95. Luxury shoe brand — Answer: TODS. Hint: This Italian footwear label is known for polished loafers and signature rubber pebbles 👞
  48. 96. Copenhagen resident — Answer: DANE. Hint: Think of a nationality that’s known for pastries and hygge! 🥐
  49. 97. Galahad's title — Answer: SIR. Hint: This knight of the Round Table is addressed with a respectful title. 🏰
  50. 98. "You can leave now" — Answer: OKGO. Hint: A casual way to give someone permission to head out. 🚪
  51. 99. Treadmill setting — Answer: SPEED. Hint: It controls how quickly the workout belt moves 🏃
  52. 101. Tyrannosaurus __ — Answer: REX. Hint: Think of the Latin word for a king atop this dinosaur’s name 🦖
  53. 102. Praise for a bartender's manual? — Answer: FULLOFTWISTS. Hint: A cheeky compliment suggesting the guide is packed with unexpected turns. 🍸
  54. 107. Nutrition figs. — Answer: RDAS. Hint: These are the daily nutrient targets recommended for different age groups. 🥗
  55. 109. Grayish — Answer: ASHY. Hint: Think of the pale, dusty color left behind after a fire cools. 🔥
  56. 110. "Muy __" — Answer: BIEN. Hint: Complete this Spanish phrase to express enthusiastic approval. 👍
  57. 111. Belfry sound — Answer: PEAL. Hint: What sound might echo from a church tower when its bells ring? 🔔
  58. 114. Burkina Faso neighbor — Answer: MALI. Hint: This West African country shares a northern border with Burkina Faso. 🌍
  59. 117. "Houdini" singer Lipa — Answer: DUA. Hint: Think of the pop star’s famously short first name. 🎤
  60. 118. Six-time Emmy winner Tyne — Answer: DALY. Hint: Think of the Emmy-winning actress who played Detective Mary Beth Lacy on “Cagney & Lacey.” 🎬
  61. 119. Praise for a scuba diver's memoir? — Answer: DEEPLYMOVING. Hint: It praises the memoir as emotionally powerful while nodding to the diver’s underwater world. 🌊
  62. 123. Hectic hosp. areas — Answer: ERS. Hint: These hospital zones handle urgent cases and rarely stay calm. 🚑
  63. 124. Designer Gucci — Answer: ALDO. Hint: Think of the Gucci family member whose first name is also associated with a well-known shoe brand. 👞
  64. 125. Snoring cause — Answer: APNEA. Hint: A pause in breathing during sleep can make nighttime noise especially noticeable 😴
  65. 126. 30-Across deficiency — Answer: ANEMIA. Hint: A shortage of healthy red blood cells can leave you feeling tired and weak 🩸
  66. 127. Place to get much-kneaded therapy? — Answer: SPA. Hint: A relaxing destination where skilled hands work out your knots. 💆
  67. 128. Fromage hue — Answer: BLEU. Hint: Think of a French cheese known for its bold veins and tangy flavor. 🧀
  68. 129. Party spreads — Answer: PATES. Hint: These savory spreads make an elegant addition to a party platter. 🥖
  69. 130. Zeroes out — Answer: RESETS. Hint: It returns something to its starting state, like a fresh beginning 🔄

Down

  1. 1. Drench — Answer: SOP. Hint: To soak something thoroughly is to do this. 💦
  2. 2. Baby bed — Answer: CRIB. Hint: A small bed made especially for an infant 🍼
  3. 3. Cost of hand delivery? — Answer: ANTE. Hint: Think of the small poker contribution required before the hand begins. 🃏
  4. 4. Shoestrings — Answer: LACES. Hint: Think about what keeps your shoes snug and secure! 👟
  5. 5. Sharing a common culture — Answer: ETHNIC. Hint: Describes people united by shared traditions, heritage, and cultural identity. 🌍
  6. 6. Gym unit — Answer: REP. Hint: It’s one completed round of an exercise, like a single lift or squat. 💪
  7. 7. Uttar Pradesh tourist city — Answer: AGRA. Hint: Think of the Indian tourist city famous for the Taj Mahal 🕌
  8. 8. __ Punk: "Get Lucky" duo — Answer: DAFT. Hint: This electronic duo teamed up with Pharrell Williams for the hit “Get Lucky.” 🤖
  9. 9. Nerdy type — Answer: DWEEB. Hint: A playful term for someone deeply devoted to obscure interests 🤓
  10. 10. The NBA's Thunder, on scoreboards — Answer: OKC. Hint: On a scoreboard, this team is usually represented by its city initials. 🏀
  11. 11. "The Daily" podcast producer, briefly — Answer: NYT. Hint: Think of the newspaper company that produces this popular daily news podcast, in abbreviated form. 🗞️
  12. 12. Brag about — Answer: BOASTOF. Hint: Talk proudly about an achievement, as if you can’t wait for everyone to hear about it 😎
  13. 13. Heron habitat — Answer: MARSH. Hint: Think of the soggy wetland where long-legged birds wade and nest 🐦
  14. 14. Shaves (down) — Answer: WHITTLES. Hint: Carves away little by little, often to shape a piece of wood 🪵
  15. 15. Go after, in a way — Answer: SUE. Hint: You might do this when taking someone to court. ⚖️
  16. 16. Centipede maker — Answer: ATARI. Hint: Think of the iconic video game company behind this bug-blasting arcade classic 🕹️
  17. 17. Fifth element on the periodic table — Answer: BORON. Hint: This lightweight metalloid is found in borax and helps strengthen glass 🧪
  18. 18. Batting practice concern — Answer: SWING. Hint: It’s the motion a batter practices before stepping up to the plate. ⚾
  19. 24. Natural rolls, in craps — Answer: ELEVENS. Hint: In craps, these lucky opening-roll totals can win instantly 🎲
  20. 29. Tropical fruit — Answer: PAPAYA. Hint: This sweet fruit is often enjoyed fresh or blended into smoothies. 🍹
  21. 30. 1950s prez — Answer: IKE. Hint: Think of the U.S. president who previously commanded Allied forces in World War II 🪖
  22. 32. Big name in surrealism — Answer: DALI. Hint: Think of the mustachioed artist whose melting clocks made dreams look real. 🕰️
  23. 34. Move, informally — Answer: RELO. Hint: A casual way to tell someone to get going or change position 🚶
  24. 35. Bring to bear — Answer: EXERT. Hint: Apply force, pressure, or influence to get something done. 💪
  25. 36. Flour for some flatbread — Answer: ATTA. Hint: This whole-wheat flour is a staple for making Indian flatbreads like roti. 🫓
  26. 37. Crew team's workout machines — Answer: ERGS. Hint: These rowing machines help a boat crew train on land. 🚣
  27. 38. Big name in surrealism — Answer: MIRO. Hint: Think of the Spanish-Catalan painter famous for dreamlike forms and playful symbols. 🎨
  28. 39. Chili's rival — Answer: TGIFRIDAYS. Hint: Think of the casual dining chain whose name celebrates the end of the workweek. 🍔
  29. 41. Springtime lawn parties — Answer: EGGHUNTS. Hint: Think of Easter fun where kids search the grass for colorful surprises. 🐣
  30. 42. Bilingual "Sesame Street" Muppet — Answer: ROSITA. Hint: This cheerful blue Muppet helps children learn in both English and Spanish on Sesame Street. 🐦
  31. 46. Beekeeper — Answer: APIARIST. Hint: This person tends hives and harvests honey for a living 🐝
  32. 49. Cold yogurt drink — Answer: LASSI. Hint: This refreshing Indian beverage blends yogurt with water and spices 🥤
  33. 50. No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie" — Answer: SUGARSUGAR. Hint: This irresistibly catchy bubblegum-pop classic by The Archies has a famously repetitive title. 🎵
  34. 51. Walks heavily — Answer: PLODS. Hint: Moves along with slow, weighty steps 🐌
  35. 52. Swanky shindig — Answer: FETE. Hint: Think of a fancy celebration or gala with extra flair 🎉
  36. 54. "Your table's ready" device — Answer: PAGER. Hint: This small wireless gadget might buzz when your restaurant table is ready 📟
  37. 55. Kite extension — Answer: TAIL. Hint: It helps this flying toy stay balanced as it dances in the breeze. 🪁
  38. 57. Felt contrite — Answer: REPENTED. Hint: Expressed sincere regret for having done something wrong 😔
  39. 61. Waistband feature — Answer: BELTLOOP. Hint: It’s the small fabric loop that helps keep a belt in place. 🧵
  40. 64. Language suffix — Answer: ESE. Hint: This ending can turn a place name into a word for its language or people. 🌍
  41. 66. A.I. tool that generates text — Answer: LLM. Hint: Think of software that can draft emails, stories, or answers from a prompt 🤖
  42. 68. MS NOW rival — Answer: CNN. Hint: Think of the major cable news network that often goes head-to-head with MSNBC. 📺
  43. 69. Score after deuce — Answer: ADOUT. Hint: In tennis, this score means the receiver has the advantage after deuce 🎾
  44. 70. Not domesticated — Answer: FERAL. Hint: Describes a wild animal that lives without human care 🐾
  45. 71. In base eight — Answer: OCTAL. Hint: Think of the number system that counts with eight digits, from zero through seven. 🧮
  46. 72. Tool with teeth — Answer: COMB. Hint: You might run this through your hair to smooth out tangles 🪮
  47. 73. Ingredients for brewers and bakers — Answer: YEASTS. Hint: These tiny living helpers make dough rise and drinks ferment. 🍞
  48. 74. Go by train — Answer: RIDE. Hint: Travel along the rails instead of taking the road. 🚆
  49. 79. Cram — Answer: PACKIN. Hint: Think of squeezing lots of things into a small space. 🧳
  50. 80. Hitches — Answer: SNAGS. Hint: These are little obstacles or tangles that can slow things down. 🪢
  51. 82. Advanced in years — Answer: ELDERLY. Hint: A gentle way to describe someone who has lived a long time. 👵
  52. 84. Actress Russo — Answer: RENE. Hint: Think of the first name of the actress who starred in *The Thomas Crown Affair* and *Nightcrawler* 🎬
  53. 85. Ariz. neighbor — Answer: NMEX. Hint: Think of the state directly east of Arizona, written in postal shorthand. 🗺️
  54. 87. Indiana neighbor — Answer: OHIO. Hint: This neighboring state is home to Cleveland and Columbus. 🗺️
  55. 88. Toy for indoor games — Answer: NERFBALL. Hint: This soft, squishy projectile is perfect for safe indoor play 🎯
  56. 90. Oodles — Answer: ALOT. Hint: Think of a casual phrase meaning “in great quantity.” 🧺
  57. 91. No longer mint — Answer: USED. Hint: Think of something that has already been owned or handled rather than brand-new. ♻️
  58. 94. "Next one's on me" — Answer: IOWEYOU. Hint: This is a promise to repay a favor or cover the next round. 🍻
  59. 97. Wily — Answer: SLY. Hint: Cleverly deceptive and crafty, this describes someone who always has a trick up their sleeve 🦊
  60. 100. Big band singer Vic — Answer: DAMONE. Hint: Think of the smooth crooner whose voice became a classic of the big-band era 🎙️
  61. 102. Loses color — Answer: FADES. Hint: What a bright shirt may do after too many sunny afternoons ☀️
  62. 103. Seize illegally — Answer: USURP. Hint: Take control of something without having the legal right to do so. 🏴‍☠️
  63. 104. Sacred city of Tibet — Answer: LHASA. Hint: Think of Tibet’s best-known spiritual center, nestled high in the Himalayas. 🏔️
  64. 105. Spanish diacritic — Answer: TILDE. Hint: Look for the little wavy mark that can change how a Spanish word is pronounced or understood 🌊
  65. 106. Went on a shopping spree — Answer: SPENT. Hint: Dropped some serious cash while treating yourself to lots of purchases 💸
  66. 108. Goalie's stat — Answer: SAVES. Hint: It counts the shots a netminder stops from becoming goals. 🥅
  67. 112. Fencing blade — Answer: EPEE. Hint: Think of the fencing sword designed mainly for thrusts rather than cuts. 🤺
  68. 113. "Sad to say ... " — Answer: ALAS. Hint: A brief expression of sorrow or regret fits here. 😔
  69. 115. Soil acidity reducer — Answer: LIME. Hint: This garden amendment helps neutralize overly acidic soil. 🌱
  70. 116. "My heart's just not __" — Answer: INIT. Hint: It describes a lack of emotional commitment or enthusiasm. 💔
  71. 118. Bit of makeup — Answer: DAB. Hint: A tiny touch of cosmetics can be just enough to add a little polish. 💄
  72. 119. Fist bump — Answer: DAP. Hint: It’s a quick, friendly greeting shared with a knuckle tap. 👊
  73. 120. Clean air org. — Answer: EPA. Hint: This U.S. agency works to protect the environment and keep the air breathable. 🌿
  74. 121. Scuff up — Answer: MAR. Hint: Damage a surface slightly through rough handling or rubbing. 🪵
  75. 122. Highway sign — Answer: GAS. Hint: Look for the roadside sign promising a fill-up for your tank. ⛽

The answer to “Mineral in hemoglobin” in the The Washington Post crossword is IRON — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the The Washington Post crossword on August 2, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 30-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.

“Mineral in hemoglobin” answer

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This essential mineral helps your blood carry oxygen throughout your body. 🩸

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