What is the answer to "Aristotle’s so-called fifth element"?

The most common answer is ETHER. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer ETHER has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Aristotle’s so-called fifth element Crossword Clue Answer

Looking for Aristotle’s so-called fifth element? This 5-letter clue recently appeared in the New Yorker October 1, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.

Aristotle’s so-called fifth element Crossword Answer

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Aristotle’s so-called fifth element Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Aristotle’s so-called fifth element" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Aristotle’s so-called fifth element" crossword clue is ETHER. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Aristotle’s so-called fifth element" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on October 1, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of ETHER?

The word ETHER means: any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Aristotle’s so-called fifth element".