__ acid (protein building block) Crossword Clue

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__ acid (protein building block) Crossword Answer

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AMINO

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(noun)
1. the radical -NH2
(adjective)
1. pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PROTEIN (noun)
1. any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
BUILDING (noun)
1. the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones
2. the act of constructing something

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Amino
(5 letters)

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AMNIO

More NYT Midi Crossword (8/29/2026) Answers

Across

1. Gently throw

5. Some graduate student workers, for short

8. Let's do it!

9. ___ full circle

10. Baby's early word, maybe

11. Among

12. Chain that offers "flights" of pancakes

13. Actress Headey of "Game of Thrones"

14. Bloom that doesn't actually roar

16. "Awkward Black Girl" creator Issa

17. Got on, as a plane

21. Bloom that doesn't actually fit on an animal's paw

22. Cookie with a limited edition "Firecracker Pop" variety

23. Shark feature

24. N.Y.C. train station beneath M.S.G.

25. Travel by plane

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Down

1. Far from bold

2. Big city in the Cornhusker State

3. He "says" a lot of things, in a children's game

4. Bloom that doesn't actually have a mouth full of fangs

5. Marisa of "My Cousin Vinny"

7. Sentra or Sonata

9. Canceled, as plans

15. __ Grey tea

17. Total snoozefest

18. Wagon pullers

19. Wicked

20. 'Say it ain't so!'

21. Overly fancy fella

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