Crossword clue

“Kind of acid”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
AMINO
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withO
Vowels3

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The clue “Kind of acid” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 6, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, 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 “Kind of acid” clue?+

The answer is AMINO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 6, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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