This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (8 Across). 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: 6 squares
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R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ M
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RADIUM as a word: The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal; (textiles, dated) A type of cloth woven from silk or synthetic yarn, often with a shiny appearance.
RADIUM has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 30, 2026.
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