What is the answer to "It’s next to chlorine on the periodic table" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "It’s next to chlorine on the periodic table" is ARGON (5 letters).

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It’s next to chlorine on the periodic table WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the September 30, 2026 puzzle

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ARGON

5 letters · Across · last seen September 30, 2026

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