What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Acid variety" from September 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Acid variety”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

AMINO

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 2, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Acid variety” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 2, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, 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 “Acid variety” clue?+

The answer is AMINO (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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