Crossword clue
“Atomic bond, essentially?”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The answer has 18 letters.
Answer · 18 lettersFirst appearance
TWOPARTICLEHARMONYLetters18
Starts withT
Ends withY
Vowels6
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Atomic bond, essentially?” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 1, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 18-letter phrase that starts with T and ends with Y, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Atomic bond, essentially?” clue?+
The answer is TWOPARTICLEHARMONY (18 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
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