Crossword clue

“Base that dissolves in water”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 30, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ALKALI
Letters6
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 30, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Base that dissolves in water” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 30, 2025 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Base that dissolves in water” clue?+

The answer is ALKALI (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 30, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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