This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (47 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
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A _ _ D
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ACID as a word: (chemistry) Any compound which yields H+ ions (protons) when dissolved in water; an Arrhenius acid; (chemistry) Any compound that easily donates protons to a base; a Brønsted acid.
ACID has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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