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How Elements Get Added to Crosswords

GET A CLUE

It’s all elemental when it comes to cluing the Periodic Table.

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Rebecca Tulis

16-Across in Monday's puzzle read [Gas that comprises about 1% of air] for a five-letter answer. If you said ARGON, give yourself a high-five!

Elements abound in crosswords: In addition to ARGON, you'll also see copious amounts of NEON, IRON, and RADON (which is dangerous in real life, but not in...

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