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Answer for the clue "Hominy cereal ", 4 letters:
samp

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
init. adenylosuccinic acid (an intermediate in the biosynthesis of adenylic acid)

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Samp is dried corn kernels that have been stamped and chopped until broken but not as fine as Mielie-meal or mielie rice. The coating around the kernel loosens and is removed during the pounding and stamping process. It is used in the Xhosa variant of Umngqusho ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Samp \Samp\ (s[a^]mp), n. [Massachusetts Indian nas[`a]ump unparched meal porridge.] An article of food consisting of maize broken or bruised, which is cooked by boiling, and usually eaten with milk; coarse hominy. [U. S.]

Usage examples of samp.

W ill Price and Lester Horner had set up their samp in the usual spot, a parched clearing a few dozen yards from the entrance to Lion Canyon.

Game had become so plentiful, owing to the ravages of the war, that a fat deer was shot near the water, and, when they added coffee and samp from their own stores, they had a feast.

In the morning put the samp over to cook in a large pot, covering with fresh boiling water.

Mitchell and Samps have already organized Australia, and our three men in India will have ready workers.