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Background: Bacterial peptidyl-tRNA hydrolase is essential in recycling of ribosome-dissociated peptidyl-tRNAs. Results: Comparing minimalist substrates and using NMR mapping, the RNA-binding site of the hydrolase is characterized. Conclusion: Interaction between the hydrolase and tRNA involves features common to all elongator tRNAs. Significance: Knowledge of a bacterial peptidyl-tRNA hydrolase⅐substrate complex may drive the search for enzyme inhibitors.