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Fifth-most abundant element in the universe

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The New York Times crossword clue “Fifth-most abundant element in the universe” answer is NEON. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER4 lettersMost recent: April 18 2026
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The clue “Fifth-most abundant element in the universe” resolves to NEON, a 4-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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