Opposite of basic Crossword Clue

Last seen in: Boston Globe · 2026-10-28

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(adjective)

  1. being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7)

(adjective satellite)

  1. being sour to the taste

(noun)

  1. a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
  2. a contestant that you are matched against
  3. a relation of direct opposition
  4. something inverted in sequence or character or effect

(adjective)

  1. of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem

(adverb)

  1. directly facing each other

(adjective satellite)

  1. characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
  2. altogether different in nature or quality or significance
  3. the other one of a complementary pair
  4. being directly across from each other; facing
  5. moving or facing away from each other

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 6 letters
    ACIDIC

    Opposite of basic (6)

    Boston Globe · Oct 28, 2026

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