Crossword clue

“Chemical suffix that indicates a double bond”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ENE

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 21, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Chemical suffix that indicates a double bond” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 21, 2026 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Chemical suffix that indicates a double bond” clue?+

The answer is ENE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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