What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Atom nucleus component" from August 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Atom nucleus component”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

PROTON

Letters6

Starts withP

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Atom nucleus component” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 9, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Atom nucleus component” clue?+

The answer is PROTON (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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