Crossword clue

“It was discovered by the Curies”

This clue appeared as 62-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
RADIUM
Letters6
Starts withR
Ends withM
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 13, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It was discovered by the Curies” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 13, 2026 as 62-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with R and ends with M, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It was discovered by the Curies” clue?+

The answer is RADIUM (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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