Hypothetical particles (6)

I believe the answer is:

quarks

'hypothetical particles' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for quarks that I've seen before include "Hypothetical fundamental particles" , "Particles in physics" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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