Which metal discovered in 1789 was named after a planet? (7) Crossword Clue

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98% URANIUM Which metal discovered in 1789 was named after a planet? (7) (7)
6% EARTH Name that planet! Which planet is surprisingly named after "soil" found on every other planet and not the water that's unique to it? (5)
6% MERCURY Which planet is as swift as Hermes and is named after the Roman messenger god? (7)
6% URANUS Planet named after the father of the Titans (6) The Times Concise Jul 14, 2026
5% WORLD Planet (5) The Times Concise Jul 18, 2026
5% NEPTUNE Which planet is named after the Roman god of the sea and has the strongest winds in the solar system? (7)
5% MARS Which planet is named after the Roman god of war and has the largest volcano in our solar system? (4)
5% SATURN Which planet is a ringed giant that shares its name with the Roman god of time and abundance? (6)
5% ORK Mork's planet (3) Eugene Sheffer Jul 17, 2026
5% DOVERSOLE Flatfish named after a port * (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 12, 2026
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