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Unstable nuclear particle Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Unstable nuclear particle . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PION.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PION Unstable nuclear particle | (4) | ||
| 98% | MESON Unstable nuclear particle | (5) | ||
| 4% | MUON Unstable subatomic particle | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 3% | ION Charged particle | (3) | LA Times Daily | Nov 21, 2025 |
| 3% | ATOM Particle | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 3% | IONS Charged particles | (4) | Universal | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 3% | GRANULE Small particle | (7) | Puzzler Backwords | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 3% | ROCKY Unstable | (5) | LA Times Daily | Aug 30, 2025 |
| 3% | ATOMS Nuclear particles | (5) | ||
| 3% | MUONS Unstable particles | (5) |
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A pion is an unstable subatomic particle found in the nucleus. Its crossword clue "Unstable nuclear particle" hints at its short lifespan due to its instability. Pions play a crucial role in the strong nuclear force that binds protons and neutrons together in an atomic nucleus.