“Small bit of matter” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ATOM
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATOM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Small bit of matter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 17, 2026, where it runs at 55 Down 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 17, 2026 grid55ASmoothie fruit4 ltrs›62AHopelessly internet-brained ... or a description of the ends of 17-, 26-, 37- and 47-Across?16 ltrs›65A"Space ___" (1969 David Bowie single)6 ltrs›68AShakes hands with, perhaps5 ltrs›
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