Crossword clue
“Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds”
This clue appeared as Down in the LA Times Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
APOLARLetters6
Starts withA
Ends withR
Vowels3
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The clue “Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds” ran in the LA Times Crossword on August 9, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds” clue?+
The answer is APOLAR (6 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of August 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the LA Times Crossword.
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