This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 27, 2025 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
X _ _ _ _
First and last letters
X _ _ _ N
Show the answer
About the answer
XENON as a word: The chemical element (symbol Xe) with an atomic number of 54. It is a colorless, odorless, unreactive noble gas, used notably in camera flash technology.
XENON has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- Full of passion (51 Down)
- One of seven won by "Oppenheimer" (52 Down)
- Famous (53 Down)
- In the cooler (54 Down)
- What yeast makes dough do (56 Down)
- Send-___ (farewells) (58 Down)
- Seasoning for una margarita (60 Down)
- Ambient music composer Brian (61 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers