Aristotle's "fifth element" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ETHER Aristotle's "fifth element" (5) The Washington Post Mini Sep 4, 2025
71% BORON Fifth element (5) Universal Aug 7, 2025
53% IT Element element (2) USA Today Quick Sep 8, 2025
53% ATOM Element element (4) USA Today Quick Sep 8, 2025
51% OTS Fifth qtrs. (3) Wall Street Journal Sep 27, 2025
51% SPARE Fifth tire (5) LA Times Mini Sep 17, 2025
51% SOH Fifth note (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 14, 2025
48% TITANIUM Metallic element (8) Thomas Joseph Sep 18, 2025
48% TUNGSTEN Metallic element (8) Thomas Joseph Sep 18, 2025
48% PLATINUM Metallic element (8) Thomas Joseph Sep 18, 2025

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In Aristotle's philosophy, he proposed the existence of a fifth element called "ether" or "quintessence" which was believed to make up the heavenly bodies. This concept influenced medieval thought and is a key element in understanding ancient cosmology.