The Clue
Bonding candidates (4 letter answer)
The Answer
IONS
Tags
Notes
The answer IONS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
ION as a noun:
1. a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons