Chemical suffix

Latest answer — August 11, 2026

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Clue explained

“-ene” is the chemical suffix used in names of unsaturated hydrocarbons such as ethene and benzene. The hyphen in the clue indicates that this is only a word ending.

Clue type:
Abbreviation
An educational illustration of an alkene chemical structure

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

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The answer to “Chemical suffix” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is ENE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 11, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 51-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include ANE. 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.

“Chemical suffix” answer

ENE (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as ANE

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What does ENE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ENE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(abbreviation)

  • east-north-east

Other answers for “Chemical suffix”

Eugene Sheffer has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides ENE, it has also been ANE. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Chemical suffix”?

The answer is ENE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 11, 2026. Other answers for this clue include ANE.

How many letters is the answer to “Chemical suffix”?

3 letters: ENE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been ANE (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 11, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 51-Across. Earlier appearances: August 6, 2026 → ANE.

Can “Chemical suffix” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides ENE, Eugene Sheffer has also used ANE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for August 11, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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