Thin air Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 28, 2025 · 11-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between March 2003 and October 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 28, 2025 · 11-Down · 5 letters
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the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, March 7, 2003.OUTERATMOSPHERE15 lettersanswer page
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