This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 (10 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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