“"Up and ___!" (catchphrase for a physicist)” crossword clue
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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 “"Up and ___!" (catchphrase for a physicist)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 19, 2026, where it runs at 14 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
Feb 19, 2026 grid1DPart of a royal flush4 ltrs›2DRaison d'___4 ltrs›3DMetaphor for a challenging puzzle8 ltrs›4D"Eww … just eww"3 ltrs›
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Feb 19, 20261APunk rocker Joan4 ltrs›5AChoctaw or Chickasaw5 ltrs›10ADesign detail4 ltrs›15AIn possession of6 ltrs›17ATibetan title4 ltrs›18ACourting disaster, slangily18 ltrs›21AFraternity party order3 ltrs›22ASymbol of protection3 ltrs›
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