What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Element in strobe lights" from July 6, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Element in strobe lights”

This clue appeared as 102-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

XENON

Letters5

Starts withX

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 6, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Element in strobe lights” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 6, 2025 as 102-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with X and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Element in strobe lights” clue?+

The answer is XENON (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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