88 for Ra, e.g. Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "88 for Ra, e.g." crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "88 for Ra, e.g." corresponds to the answer "ATNO" for today's crossword puzzle. Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Number 88: In the periodic table, each element is assigned a unique atomic number representing the number of protons in its nucleus. "88" specifically refers to the atomic number of the element radium (Ra).
2. For Ra, e.g.: The phrase "for Ra, e.g." indicates that we are looking for an abbreviation or symbol that represents an element, with Ra being the specific example provided. In this case, "Ra" stands for radium, an element with atomic number 88.
3. ATNO: The answer "ATNO" is the chemical symbol abbreviation for "Atomic Number," denoting the number of protons in an atom's nucleus. Therefore, "ATNO" correctly corresponds to the clue as it signifies the atomic number of radium, which is 88 in this context.

By understanding the relationship between the clue and the answer, "ATNO" emerges as the precise solution that aligns with the context of the crossword puzzle.

 The Crossword clue "88 for Ra, e.g." published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	30 July 2020	ATNO