What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Argon, krypton and xenon, informally" from June 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Argon, krypton and xenon, informally”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

NOBLES

Letters6

Starts withN

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 18, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Argon, krypton and xenon, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 18, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Argon, krypton and xenon, informally” clue?+

The answer is NOBLES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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