“Atom nucleus component”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Atom nucleus component”, last seen on August 9, 2026.

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P????N

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

PROTON

The answer to “Atom nucleus component” is PROTON

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PublishedAug 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Atom nucleus component” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PROTON — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with N.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Atom nucleus component”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Atom nucleus component” is PROTON — a 6-letter down entry from the August 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

PROTON has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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