The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BORON , but the solution may also be ZINC which is one of the most recent solution (1990 in New York Times).
An element crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BORON | 20 % | 5 |
| ZINC | 20 % | 4 |
| ARSENIC | 20 % | 7 |
| LEAD | 20 % | 4 |
| MANGANESE | 20 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: An element
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- atom
- molecule
- compound
- unsaturated
- atomic
- saturation
- micron
- calorific
- caloric
- fractional
- spot
- microscopic
Crossword Answer definitions
BORON noun- The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.
- A single atom of this element.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result BORON
- Fifth element
- The 5th element
- Element No. 5
- B in chemistry
- Atomic number 5
- #5 on a table
- Metalloid element
- Element discovered in 1812
- It precedes carbon on the periodic table
- Element with atomic number 5
More clues leading to the result ZINC
- Calamine ingredient
- Bluish white metal
- Essential element
- From A to ___ (Centrum tagline)
- Multivitamin additive
- Suntan lotion additive
- Galvanize
- Galvanizing metal
- Galvanizing stuff
- Brass component
More clues leading to the result ARSENIC
- "Old Lace" companion
- Napoleon's rumored cause of death
- Killer in a Kesselring play
- Poisoner's choice
- Element in insecticides
- Insecticide poison
- "___ and Old Lace"
- Poison used in a play
- One of two elements that ends with the letter C
- Killer in some murder mysteries
More clues leading to the result LEAD
- Pencil innard?
- Sinker material
- Spearhead
- Heavy metal
- Hold first place
- Pb, on the periodic table
- Precedes belly and foot
- Preceeds belly and foot
- Starring role
- Take charge of