State of matter for most elements at room temperature

Latest answer — October 15, 2025

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  3. 3State of matter for most elements at room temperature
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The answer to “State of matter for most elements at room temperature” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SOLID — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 15, 2025 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.

“State of matter for most elements at room temperature” answer

SOLID (5 letters)

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Why the answer is SOLID

SOLID is the 5-letter solution that fits "State of matter for most elements at room temperature" in the NYT Mini crossword on October 15, 2025 (3-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does SOLID mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SOLID is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
  • having three dimensions
  • not hollow or containing spaces or gaps

When else has “State of matter for most elements at room temperature” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

October 15, 2025 (most recent) → SOLID. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “State of matter for most elements at room temperature”?

The answer is SOLID, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “State of matter for most elements at room temperature”?

5 letters: SOLID.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 15, 2025, at 3-Down.

Can “State of matter for most elements at room temperature” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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