Crossword clue
“Element named after the Greek word for "sun"”
This clue appeared as 19-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
HELIUMLetters6
Starts withH
Ends withM
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Element named after the Greek word for "sun"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 8, 2025 as 19-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with M, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Element named after the Greek word for "sun"” clue?+
The answer is HELIUM (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 8, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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