Crossword clue
“___ acid”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
AMINOLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withO
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| AMINO | 5 | 2 of 4 |
| LSD | 3 | 2 of 4 |
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About this clue
The clue “___ acid” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 2-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.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 12, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “___ acid” clue?+
The answer is AMINO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 12, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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