What is the answer to "Hydrochloric or citric, e.g."?

The most common answer is ACID. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Hydrochloric or citric, e.g. Crossword Clue Answer

Looking for Hydrochloric or citric, e.g.? This 4-letter clue recently appeared in the Daily Themed September 15, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.

Hydrochloric or citric, e.g. Crossword Answer

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Hydrochloric or citric, e.g. Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Hydrochloric or citric, e.g." crossword clue?

The answer to the "Hydrochloric or citric, e.g." crossword clue is ACID. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Daily Themed puzzle.

Which crossword used "Hydrochloric or citric, e.g." clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Daily Themed puzzle on September 15, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of ACID?

The word ACID means: any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Hydrochloric or citric, e.g.".