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Answer: ATOM

ATOM is a New York Times Crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 244 times.
Meaning

The word "atom" refers to the smallest unit of a chemical element that retains the chemical properties of that element. It is composed of a positively charged nucleus (made up of protons and neutrons) surrounded by negatively charged electrons.

Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Molecule bit. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.

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