Element before carbon on the periodic table Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 8, 2019 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 8, 2019 · 38-Down · 5 letters
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a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder
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