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“Nuclear physics study”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Nuclear physics study”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 12, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter M
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A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A T O M

The answer to “Nuclear physics study” is ATOM

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Nuclear physics study” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ATOM — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with M.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ATOM

ATOM has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Nuclear physics study”

What is the answer to “Nuclear physics study” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATOM — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Nuclear physics study”?

The answer ATOM contains 4 letters.

Was “Nuclear physics study” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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