Iron ___ (rust) Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Iron ___ (rust)” from the New York Times Mini crossword of December 11, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, DECEMBER 11, 2025
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OXIDE is the answer to “Iron ___ (rust)”. It means a binary compound of oxygen with another element or radical.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A binary compound of oxygen with another element or radical.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: XEIOD.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Di- follower in CO2”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Iron ___ (rust)”?
OXIDE, 5 letters: a binary compound of oxygen with another element or radical.
When was “Iron ___ (rust)” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of December 11, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with O.