“Discoverer of the principle behind F=ma” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEWTON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Discoverer of the principle behind F=ma”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 18, 2026, where it runs at 29 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 18, 2026 grid28ANumbers on botellas de vino4 ltrs›32AMissed, as a chance4 ltrs›34A*"What a great idea!"16 ltrs›41AYou might take a spin in this4 ltrs›46AInvestment option, informally4 ltrs›48A*Having a perfect record8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 18, 20261AYoung grasshopper5 ltrs›6ADibs, e.g.5 ltrs›11AOrg. that offers one "L" of a ride?3 ltrs›14A___ a la brasa (Peruvian chicken dish)5 ltrs›15AGame to play when the spirit moves you?5 ltrs›16AMinnesota's state bird4 ltrs›17A*Restaurant chain named after a Rolling Stones song11 ltrs›19ABig name in cosmetics4 ltrs›
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