“Astrophysicist ___ deGrasse Tyson” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Astrophysicist ___ deGrasse Tyson”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 19, 2025, where it runs at 28 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 19, 2025.