“Short-lived particle” crossword clue
Answer
P
I
O
N
••••PION
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PION is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Short-lived particle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 28, 2026, where it runs at 29 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Mar 28, 2026 grid4DLike an American in Paris7 ltrs›29DSome psychedelic patterns8 ltrs›30DHappening and being talked about9 ltrs›31DChinese brew9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 28, 20261AHurried5 ltrs›6AA microwave might use one when running8 ltrs›14AVessel often stored upside down5 ltrs›15A"No hard feelings, right?"9 ltrs›17APart of a blues collection?5 ltrs›18AAmped-up coverage9 ltrs›19AYoung in old Hollywood7 ltrs›21ABit of shorthand in some age cohorts3 ltrs›
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