The answer to "Essential ___ acid" from the Universal Crossword crossword on March 18, 2026 is likely AMINO. This 5-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 102 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
Answer For Essential ___ acid:
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102 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
AMINO
Essential ___ acid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
99%
AMINO
Essential ___ acid
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
8%
LSD
Acid rock's acid
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
8%
LSD
Acid rock's acid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
8%
SAGE
Herb in essential oils
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
8%
SAGE
Herb in essential oils
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
8%
LACTIC
Kind of acid produced in muscle tissue
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
LACTIC
Kind of acid produced in muscle tissue
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
FOLIC
__ acid
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
FOLIC
__ acid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
ACETIC
Kind of acid in vinegar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
ACETIC
Kind of acid in vinegar
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
BORIC
Kind of acid used as an antiseptic
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
8%
BORIC
Kind of acid used as an antiseptic
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
8%
ETCHER
One might use acid
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
ETCHER
One might use acid
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
TUNAOIL
Liquid source of essential fatty acids
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
8%
TUNAOIL
Liquid source of essential fatty acids
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
8%
RNA
Molecule essential to building proteins
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
RNA
Molecule essential to building proteins
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
8%
NICETOHAVE
Helpful but not essential
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
NICETOHAVE
Helpful but not essential
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
ETCH
Inscribe with acid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
8%
ETCH
Inscribe with acid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
8%
NEEDS
Deems essential
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
NEEDS
Deems essential
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
8%
BALMS
Some essential oils
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
8%
BALMS
Some essential oils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
8%
NITRIC
__ acid
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
NITRIC
__ acid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
ACNE
Salicylic acid target
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
8%
ACNE
Salicylic acid target
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
8%
OLEIC
___ acid (soapmaker's substance)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
8%
OLEIC
___ acid (soapmaker's substance)
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
8%
OMEGA
__-3 fatty acid
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
8%
OMEGA
__-3 fatty acid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
8%
OILS
"Natural" or "essential" substances
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
OILS
"Natural" or "essential" substances
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
SORBIC
Food preservative acid
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
8%
SORBIC
Food preservative acid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWL
Kitchen prep essential, and what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWL
Kitchen prep essential, and what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
8%
MAP
Glove compartment essential, once
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
8%
MAP
Glove compartment essential, once
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
8%
STARTERSET
Kit of essential equipment for taking up a new hobby
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2024
8%
STARTERSET
Kit of essential equipment for taking up a new hobby
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2024
8%
CITRIC
— acid
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 13, 2024
8%
CITRIC
— acid
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 13, 2024
8%
LIPID
Fatty acid, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2024
8%
LIPID
Fatty acid, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2024
8%
TANNIC
___ acid (wine component)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2024
8%
TANNIC
___ acid (wine component)
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2024
8%
OIL
Word after "essential" or "vegetable"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2024
8%
OIL
Word after "essential" or "vegetable"
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2024
8%
TRIPOUT
Get high on acid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2023
8%
TRIPOUT
Get high on acid
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2023
8%
NEED
Something essential
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2023
8%
NEED
Something essential
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2023
8%
PHTEST
Experiment with acid, say?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2023
8%
PHTEST
Experiment with acid, say?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2023
8%
ALTEREDSTATE
Result of an acid test?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2023
8%
ALTEREDSTATE
Result of an acid test?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2023
8%
ETCHED
Engraved with acid
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2023
8%
ETCHED
Engraved with acid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2023
8%
TRIP
Word after "acid" or "ego"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2023
8%
TRIP
Word after "acid" or "ego"
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2023
8%
BUILDINGBLOCK
Amino acid, vis-Ã -vis protein
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2023
8%
BUILDINGBLOCK
Amino acid, vis-Ã -vis protein
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2023
8%
QUA
Sine __ non: essential
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2022
8%
QUA
Sine __ non: essential
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2022
8%
EPA
Org. concerned with acid rain
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2022
8%
EPA
Org. concerned with acid rain
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2022
8%
CORRODED
Reacted to acid
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2022
8%
CORRODED
Reacted to acid
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2022
8%
MASKED
Like most essential workers, in 2022
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2022
8%
MASKED
Like most essential workers, in 2022
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
8%
PEPTIDE
Amino acid polymer
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 19, 2022
8%
PEPTIDE
Amino acid polymer
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 19, 2022
8%
NEXIUM
Medication for acid reflux
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 17, 2021
8%
NEXIUM
Medication for acid reflux
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 17, 2021
8%
SUNBLOCK
Beach trip essential, or any of three squares in this grid that affects the starred clues' answers?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2021
8%
SUNBLOCK
Beach trip essential, or any of three squares in this grid that affects the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2021
8%
GETDOWNTOARBTACKS
*Address essential details
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2021
8%
GETDOWNTOARBTACKS
*Address essential details
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2021
1%
RADII
Bicycle spokes, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
RADII
Bicycle spokes, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
LIME
Soil acidity reducer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
LIME
Soil acidity reducer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
TUMS
Antacid brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
TUMS
Antacid brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
SLIDEDECK
PowerPoint file, essentially
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
1%
SLIDEDECK
PowerPoint file, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
PHSCA
Range that measures acidity and alkalinity
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
PHSCA
Range that measures acidity and alkalinity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
LITMUSTEST
Indicator of acidity or political support
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
LITMUSTEST
Indicator of acidity or political support
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
BARE
Minimal, as essentials
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
BARE
Minimal, as essentials
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
VAPOR
Contrail, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
VAPOR
Contrail, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
MIRACLEONICE
Historic hockey game at Lake Placid
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
MIRACLEONICE
Historic hockey game at Lake Placid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
KITS
Many Ikea purchases, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
1%
KITS
Many Ikea purchases, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
1%
SERENE
Placid
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2025
1%
SERENE
Placid
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
1%
CLAWS
Bear essentials?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
1%
CLAWS
Bear essentials?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
1%
REEDS
Bassoon essentials
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
1%
REEDS
Bassoon essentials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
1%
CALM
Placid
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 7, 2025
1%
CALM
Placid
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
1%
RESIN
Amber, essentially
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
1%
RESIN
Amber, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
1%
RUMANDCOKE
Mixed drink that is essentially a Cuba libre
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
1%
RUMANDCOKE
Mixed drink that is essentially a Cuba libre
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
1%
CLOUDCOVER
Southern California's June Gloom, essentially
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
1%
CLOUDCOVER
Southern California's June Gloom, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
1%
LOCALAD
Yard sale sign, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
1%
LOCALAD
Yard sale sign, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
1%
TAG
Sharks and minnows, essentially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
1%
TAG
Sharks and minnows, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
1%
MUSEUMS
Halls of fame, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2024
1%
MUSEUMS
Halls of fame, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
1%
SPINOFF
Prequel series, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
1%
SPINOFF
Prequel series, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
1%
BEANCURD
Tofu, essentially
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2024
1%
BEANCURD
Tofu, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
1%
FAUSTIANBARGAIN
Deal with the devil, essentially
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
1%
FAUSTIANBARGAIN
Deal with the devil, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
1%
PREDICT
Give a weather report, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
1%
PREDICT
Give a weather report, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
1%
SEED
Acorn, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2024
1%
SEED
Acorn, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2024
1%
FLOORMAPS
Clue boards, essentially
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2024
1%
FLOORMAPS
Clue boards, essentially
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
1%
FLAP
Dog door, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2024
1%
FLAP
Dog door, essentially
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2024
1%
PIVOT
Pirouette, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2024
1%
PIVOT
Pirouette, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2024
1%
DYER
Hair colorist, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2024
1%
DYER
Hair colorist, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
1%
HAIL
Ice balls, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2024
1%
HAIL
Ice balls, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
1%
TUBES
Penne, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2023
1%
TUBES
Penne, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2023
1%
DISC
Coin, essentially
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 26, 2023
1%
DISC
Coin, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 26, 2023
1%
CUBES
Dice, essentially
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 26, 2023
1%
CUBES
Dice, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 26, 2023
1%
CORPSES
Zombies, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2023
1%
CORPSES
Zombies, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2023
1%
HOUSEOFDISCARDS
Pawn shop, essentially?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2023
1%
HOUSEOFDISCARDS
Pawn shop, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
1%
COIL
Spring, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2023
1%
COIL
Spring, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2023
1%
HINTS
Crossword clues, essentially
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2023
1%
HINTS
Crossword clues, essentially
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2023
1%
SEDATE
Placid
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 25, 2023
1%
SEDATE
Placid
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 25, 2023
1%
LEGALTENDER
Foot, essentially?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2023
1%
LEGALTENDER
Foot, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2023
1%
CUTAWAYS
Film flashbacks, essentially
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2022
1%
CUTAWAYS
Film flashbacks, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2022
1%
SUGAR
Rock candy, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2022
1%
SUGAR
Rock candy, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2022
1%
FRAT
Boys' club, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2022
1%
FRAT
Boys' club, essentially
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2022
1%
PEACEFUL
Placid
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 20, 2022
1%
PEACEFUL
Placid
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 20, 2022
1%
LEVER
Slot machine arm, essentially
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2022
1%
LEVER
Slot machine arm, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2022
1%
SPEAR
Javelin, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2022
1%
SPEAR
Javelin, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2022
1%
LOWPH
Highly acidic
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2022
1%
LOWPH
Highly acidic
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2022
1%
FLAB
Love handles, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2022
1%
FLAB
Love handles, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2022
1%
DOTS
Ellipsis, essentially
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 7, 2022
1%
DOTS
Ellipsis, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 7, 2022
1%
ARC
Parenthesis, essentially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2022
1%
ARC
Parenthesis, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2022
1%
ENO
Antacid brand since the 1800s
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2021
1%
ENO
Antacid brand since the 1800s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2021
1%
MUSH
Baby food, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2021
1%
MUSH
Baby food, essentially
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2021
1%
TEASER
Magazine cover, essentially
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2021
1%
TEASER
Magazine cover, essentially
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2021
1%
IWIN
"Checkmate," essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2021
1%
IWIN
"Checkmate," essentially
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2021
1%
ICONIC
Quintessential
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2021
1%
ICONIC
Quintessential
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2021
1%
ADS
Billboards, essentially
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2021
1%
ADS
Billboards, essentially
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2021
1%
PHYSICALCONTACT
Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2021
1%
PHYSICALCONTACT
Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2021
1%
GOO
Hair gel, essentially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2021
1%
GOO
Hair gel, essentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Essential ___ acid" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 102 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AMINO (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Essential ___ acid"?
The best answer for "Essential ___ acid" is AMINO with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Essential ___ acid" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on March 18, 2026.