Radioactive element whose name is derived from the Greek for "unstable" Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 16, 2025 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 16, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 16, 2025 · 38-Down · 8 letters
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a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
noun
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