“Element named after the Greek word for "sun"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HELIUM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Element named after the Greek word for "sun"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2025, where it runs at 19 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.