“Element between copper and gallium on the periodic table” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ZINC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Element between copper and gallium on the periodic table”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 36 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.