What metal was used to shield x-rays? (4) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue What metal was used to shield x-rays? (4) . 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 LEAD.

Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini.

Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For What metal was used to shield x-rays? (4):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEAD What metal was used to shield x-rays? (4) (4)
8% INSIDES What x-rays reveal (7) Newsday Aug 6, 2025
7% ZAP Use a ray-gun on (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 2, 2025
7% TSA Org. taking X-rays (3) New York Times Sep 23, 2025
7% RADS X-ray units (4) Premier Sunday Sep 21, 2025
7% CATSCANS Some med. X-rays (8) Premier Sunday Sep 7, 2025
7% MRI X-ray alternative (3) USA Today Jul 31, 2025
6% TEN X (3) Universal Oct 6, 2025
6% CHI X (3) New York Times Sep 28, 2025
6% STUD Metal disc used to decorate clothing (4) Puzzler Backwords Sep 27, 2025
What metal was used to shield x-rays? (4) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for What metal was used to shield x-rays? (4). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is LEAD.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for What metal was used to shield x-rays? (4).