What is the answer to "Kind of protein-building acid" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Kind of protein-building acid" is AMINO (5 letters).

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Kind of protein-building acid NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the April 4, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

AMINO

5 letters · Down · last seen April 4, 2026

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