Crossword answer · 4 letters
Ions definition and meaning
EYE-onz · plural noun
What does Ions mean?
Ions are atoms or molecules carrying a positive or negative electric charge.
What does IONS mean in a crossword?
IONS answers the reviewed clue “+ or - particles.” The mathematical symbols are being used as signs of electrical charge rather than arithmetic operations.
Why is IONS useful to learn?
IONS is useful to learn because this reviewed clue depends on science wordplay, exact grammar, and a 4-letter grid entry.
Common clue patterns
- + or - particles
- Think of four-letter charged particles in chemistry.
- 4-letter science wordplay answer confirmed by crossings
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
IONS fits because an ion may be positively charged or negatively charged, matching the plus and minus symbols. The plural clue requires the four-letter plural. Other clues may use a different sense, so solvers should confirm the grammar, source context, answer length, and crossing letters.