“Peter ___, physicist with a field and a particle named for him” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HIGGS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Peter ___, physicist with a field and a particle named for him”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 30, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.