Danish physicist Bohr

The answer to “Danish physicist Bohr” in the LA Times Mini crossword is NIELS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 9, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Danish physicist Bohr” answer

NIELS (5 letters)

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Why the answer is NIELS

Think of a famous scientist known for his work on atomic structure! 🔬

When else has “Danish physicist Bohr” appeared?

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July 9, 2026 (most recent) → NIELS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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