Water or rust, chemically Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Water or rust, chemically” from the New York Times crossword of July 13, 2026? 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, JULY 13, 2026
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OXIDE is the answer to “Water or rust, chemically”. 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 “Water or rust, chemically”?
OXIDE, 5 letters: a binary compound of oxygen with another element or radical.
When was “Water or rust, chemically” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of July 13, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with O.