To be honest, I know nothing about batteries or how they are made. All I ever wanted to know is that they make things work. However, the NYT Crossword puzzle clue "One end of a battery" proves that batteries are more than just what they come out of the box with.
NYT Connections, Mini Crossword and Strands | Aug 8, 2024
This clue comes from the NYT's mini crossword puzzle from August 7. While it's easy to solve for those who know a thing or two about batteries, it's nearly impossible for those of us who don't. So I've included four hints to help you out.
The answer to this clue is below. So if you're still trying to solve it using the hints, don't read any further.
The answer to the clue, "One end of a battery," is "ANODE." Although the word anode has been around since 1834, the definition of it is a bit confusing. The simplest explanation I could find is from the University of Washington, where they state that an anode is a negative side that releases electrons into an external circuit.
