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“Kind of acid” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jan 2, 202645 Down5 letters
Answer
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•••••AMINO
5 letters · 45 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AMINO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Kind of acid”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 2, 2026, where it runs at 45 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 2, 2026.

Crossing entries

Jan 2, 2026 grid
44AGerman stock market index3 ltrs›49AOne-to-one relationship8 ltrs›53AUp to5 ltrs›55A"A-a-a-and ___!" (improv show ender)5 ltrs›57AMay day celebrant3 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 6, 2026NYT Crossword10 Down•••••AMINOJan 2, 2026NYT Crossword45 Down•••••AMINO

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