Bent Metal Wire for Fastening Papers

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Science Lab, Group 311, Puzzle 2 (Biochemistry).

Question is: Bent Metal Wire for Fastening Papers

and the answer is: STAPLE

Word Meaning:

STAPLE — (now historical) A town containing merchants who have exclusive right, under royal authority, to purchase or produce certain goods for export; also, the body of such merchants seen as a group.

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