“Chemical element whose name starts with an 8-point Scrabble letter” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.XENON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Chemical element whose name starts with an 8-point Scrabble letter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 27, 2025, where it runs at 55 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.