“Element used in bulb filaments” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TUNGSTEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Element used in bulb filaments”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 16, 2026, where it runs at 91 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 16, 2026 grid90ASqueaker … or squealer3 ltrs›97AToddler's jumping spot on a rainy day6 ltrs›99AFRAN_19 ltrs›106ASuspended musical instruments5 ltrs›112AEscort to a penthouse, say5 ltrs›116A_IALO_21 ltrs›123APie portions, shapewise6 ltrs›127ARefuse to budge6 ltrs›
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Aug 16, 20261AWork parodied by Umberto Eco's "Granita"6 ltrs›7ASubject of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"3 ltrs›10AOne's opponents4 ltrs›14AUncool4 ltrs›18AUntold6 ltrs›19ADown Under runners4 ltrs›21ACaramel-filled candy4 ltrs›22AWord following bear or honey4 ltrs›
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