Crossword answer
MERCURY
7 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 12 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 25, 2026
Letter pattern
MERCURY
Clues that lead to MERCURY
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
*1st7New York TimesAug 25, 2026
Which planet is as swift as Hermes and is named after the Roman messenger god?7Daily ThemedJul 17, 2026
Quicksilver7Evening StandardMay 7, 2026
Smallest planet in the Solar System, where one year is equal to 88 Earth days7Daily ThemedJan 9, 2026
Copper plated with light element7The IndependentAug 25, 2025
Planet7Evening StandardAug 1, 2025
About MERCURY in crosswords
MERCURY is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 12 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “*1st” in the New York Times crossword on August 25, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
EMOTIVEDelicate (7)
MALAYAN__ bear: Southeast Asian forest dweller
IASKYOUA burden for a Titan in debt – Lord have mercy! (1,3,3)
SORCERYMagic
JUGULARDescribing a vessel – whimsically or not? (7)
ECUADORCountry in South America – road cue (anag) (7)
SIGNALSLeft and right turn indicators, e.g.
ENSUREDAscertained
MRSLATEFred Flintstone's boss at the rock quarry
CONFIRMProve bit of negligence in two companies
GENERALArmy officer is common
CANTORSSynagogue singers
SMOKINGFamily stopping small cat doing unhealthy activity
ONAROLLExperiencing continuous streak of good luck (2,1,4)
Every appearance of MERCURY (12)
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Aug 25, 2026
*1st · New York Times · 34 Across
Jul 17, 2026
Which planet is as swift as Hermes and is named after the Roman messenger god? · Daily Themed · 32 Across
May 7, 2026
Quicksilver · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Jan 9, 2026
Smallest planet in the Solar System, where one year is equal to 88 Earth days · Daily Themed · 40 Across
Aug 25, 2025
Copper plated with light element · The Independent · 21 Down
Aug 1, 2025
Planet · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Dec 11, 2024
Planet · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Dec 9, 2024
Planet · The Independent · 14 Down
Jun 18, 2024
Planet · The Independent · 12 Down
Feb 22, 2021
Quicksilver · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Jun 7, 2019
Planet · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Sep 3, 2018
Planet · Evening Standard · 12 Down