What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Element with the symbol Ne" from January 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Element with the symbol Ne”

This clue appeared as 63-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

NEON

Letters4

Starts withN

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Element with the symbol Ne” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026 as 63-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Element with the symbol Ne” clue?+

The answer is NEON (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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