“*8th” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEPTUNE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “*8th”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2026, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 25, 2026 grid1ASharpened point of a quill pen3 ltrs›13AActress Longoria3 ltrs›16ASummer meteor shower named for a mythological hero8 ltrs›19AMusical flutter5 ltrs›23A"Miracle on Ice" foe, for short4 ltrs›27A"___ it!" (shout in a game of tag)3 ltrs›32ACaptivate6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 25, 20264AOne-named Senegalese American singer with the #1 hits "I Wanna Love You" and "Don't Matter"4 ltrs›8ASouth Asian royals5 ltrs›14AFree-spirited style, informally4 ltrs›15A*6th6 ltrs›18AParadise6 ltrs›20ABillion years, astronomically4 ltrs›22A___ skirt4 ltrs›24ASmart set5 ltrs›
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