Crossword clue
“Chemical essential to cellular metabolism, for short”
This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ATPLetters3
Starts withA
Ends withP
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Chemical essential to cellular metabolism, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 30, 2025 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with P.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Chemical essential to cellular metabolism, for short” clue?+
The answer is ATP (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 30, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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