Crossword clue
“Nobelist Joliot-Curie who synthesized radioactive isotopes”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IRENELetters5
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Nobelist Joliot-Curie who synthesized radioactive isotopes” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 15, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Nobelist Joliot-Curie who synthesized radioactive isotopes” clue?+
The answer is IRENE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 15, 2026.
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