Kind of acid that is the building block for a protein Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Kind of acid that is the building block for a protein” from the New York Times crossword of November 24, 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, NOVEMBER 24, 2025
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AMINO is the answer to “Kind of acid that is the building block for a protein”. It means a chemical group present in amines.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A chemical group present in amines.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: MOIAN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “___ acid”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Kind of acid that is the building block for a protein”?
AMINO, 5 letters: a chemical group present in amines.
When was “Kind of acid that is the building block for a protein” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of November 24, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.