“It was discovered by the Curies” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RADIUM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It was discovered by the Curies”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 13, 2026, where it runs at 62 Across 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
May 13, 2026 grid44DContainer at an airport checkpoint, for short6 ltrs›47DIce cream purchase5 ltrs›48DForearm-related, in a way5 ltrs›49DPractice piece5 ltrs›58DT-shaped birth control insert3 ltrs›59DTexting inits.3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 13, 20261AUber alternative4 ltrs›5AThe class of '26, at the beginning of '263 ltrs›8AHosp. triage specialists6 ltrs›14AOne acting on impulse?4 ltrs›15AWasabi-coated tidbit, maybe3 ltrs›16APittsburgh Pirates mascot6 ltrs›17A*Peers8 ltrs›19AOrder to relax6 ltrs›
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