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Name given to Joseph Priestley’s “dephlogisticated air” by Lavoisier, who first recognised it as an element, in 1777 Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | OXYGEN Name given to Joseph Priestley’s “dephlogisticated air” by Lavoisier, who first recognised it as an element, in 1777 | (6) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Aug 9, 2020 |
| 52% | PRIESTLEY Joseph ____ discovered "dephlogisticated air" (oxygen) | (9) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Feb 9, 2025 |
| 46% | KNOW Recognise | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 42% | MAHATMA Name given to Gandhi (7) | (7) | The Sun Mini | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 42% | KNOWN Recognised | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 40% | CECIL Forester's first name | (5) | Newsday | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 40% | UNACKNOWLEDGED Existing but not recognised (14) | (14) | Puzzler | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 40% | EUCLID Greek mathematician who wrote "Elements" | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 40% | TODAY "Who's on First" catcher | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 40% | FACTOR Element | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 18, 2026 |
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