How many letters does the top answer for “a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains” have?

The most common answer is basophil (8 letters).

Crossword clue: a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

basophil 8 letters wn-def

a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains

basophile 9 letters wn-def

a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains