Crossword clue
“Peter ___, physicist with a field and a particle named for him”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HIGGSLetters5
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Peter ___, physicist with a field and a particle named for him” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 30, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Peter ___, physicist with a field and a particle named for him” clue?+
The answer is HIGGS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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