Crossword answer
HELIUM
6 letters · Used for 14 different clues · 27 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 10, 2026
Letter pattern
HELIUM
Clues that lead to HELIUM
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
He's "Hot Priest"? I'm not so sure6The IndependentSep 10, 2026
Cause of a squeaky voice, maybe6New York TimesSep 3, 2026
Atomic No. 26Eugene ShefferAug 14, 2026
Balloon filler (6)6The GuardianJul 27, 2026
Rising balloon gas (6)6The GuardianJul 14, 2026
Chemical element, symbol He6Puzzle PageMay 8, 2026
Steer around iodine and uranium for another element6The IndependentMar 6, 2026
Airship gas6Puzzle PageFeb 28, 2026
Shop not opening, beset by stench? Gas6The IndependentOct 3, 2025
Light gas6The IndependentJul 26, 2025
It may cause the balloon to go up6Evening StandardMay 14, 2025
Balloon gas6Evening StandardApr 28, 2025
Element named after the Greek word for "sun"6New York TimesJan 8, 2025
He represents this priest boring philosopher endlessly6The IndependentNov 14, 2024
About HELIUM in crosswords
HELIUM is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 27 times in our database across 14 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “He's "Hot Priest"? I'm not so sure” in the The Independent crossword on September 10, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
REFORMImprove
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
ENABLEEmpower
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
INDENTSet right?
ENCASEPlace in a crate
LEADER__ of the pack
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
ROOMIESuite sharer
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
SLEEPYDrowsy
ERRANTOff-target
Every appearance of HELIUM (27)
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Sep 10, 2026
He's "Hot Priest"? I'm not so sure · The Independent · 5 Across
Sep 3, 2026
Cause of a squeaky voice, maybe · New York Times · 12 Down
Aug 14, 2026
Atomic No. 2 · Eugene Sheffer · 29 Across
Jul 27, 2026
Balloon filler (6) · The Guardian · 4 Across
Jul 14, 2026
Rising balloon gas (6) · The Guardian · 15 Across
May 8, 2026
Chemical element, symbol He · Puzzle Page · 8 Down
Mar 6, 2026
Steer around iodine and uranium for another element · The Independent · 8 Across
Feb 28, 2026
Airship gas · Puzzle Page · 12 Down
Oct 3, 2025
Shop not opening, beset by stench? Gas · The Independent · 13 Across
Jul 26, 2025
Light gas · The Independent · 6 Down
May 14, 2025
It may cause the balloon to go up · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Apr 28, 2025
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Jan 8, 2025
Element named after the Greek word for "sun" · New York Times · 19 Down
Nov 18, 2024
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Nov 14, 2024
He represents this priest boring philosopher endlessly · The Independent · 7 Down
Oct 29, 2024
Light gas · The Independent · 19 Across
Aug 13, 2024
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 23 Down
May 7, 2024
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Nov 2, 2023
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Sep 19, 2023
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Dec 28, 2022
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Oct 15, 2019
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jan 29, 2019
It may cause the balloon to go up · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jan 9, 2019
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Aug 8, 2018
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 30 Across
May 9, 2018
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Feb 22, 2018
Balloon gas · Evening Standard · 23 Down