Here are the possible solutions for new element whose name will be ratified in january 2010 and whose symbol appears in the middle of this puzzle's theme answers clue
Answer
Clue
Relevancy
copernicium
Clue
New element whose name will be ratified in January, 2010, and whose symbol appears in the middle of this puzzle's theme answers
Definition
a short-lived artificially produced radioactive element that has 112 protons
four
Clue
Number of times this puzzle's theme word appears diagonally in the grid (to complete the puzzle, shade those words plus the Down answers that begin where they meet)
Definition
the cardinal number next above three
ano
Clue
New element in each of this puzzle's theme answers
postnasaldrip
Clue
Affliction that, read a certain way, appears in this puzzle's three theme answers
sock
Clue
Bit of footwear that appears at both ends of this puzzle's theme answers
copper
Clue
Element whose chemical symbol is used in this puzzle's theme
Definition
to cover with a metallic element
spooner
Clue
Reverend whose name is linked to terms like "Pazz and Jop," and this puzzle's theme answers
tin
Clue
Element of surprise in this puzzle's theme answers