This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (62 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
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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