The fifth element crossword clue
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BORON — the 5-letter solution to “The fifth element”, entered at 40 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 03, 2023.
About this clue
“The fifth element” appeared as 40 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 03, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 25, 2025.
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What is the answer to “The fifth element”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, August 3, 2023, the answer to “The fifth element” is BORON — 5 letters, entered at 40 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “The fifth element” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been BORON, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with B.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.