Crossword clue

“Mercury, but not Venus”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ELEMENT
Letters7
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Mercury, but not Venus” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 4, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mercury, but not Venus” clue?+

The answer is ELEMENT (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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