Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds

The answer to “Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds” in the LA Times crossword is APOLAR — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 9, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 17-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds” answer

APOLAR (6 letters)

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When else has “Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds” appeared?

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August 9, 2026 (most recent) → APOLAR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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