“Circling the earth” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INORBIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Circling the earth”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 25, 2025, where it runs at 2 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
Nov 25, 2025 grid1AMotown legend Lionel6 ltrs›14ATotally absorbed6 ltrs›17ASorcery commonly associated with Haiti and New Orleans11 ltrs›20AU.K. : H.M.R.C. :: U.S.A. : ___3 ltrs›24AActor Buddy of "The Beverly Hillbillies"5 ltrs›29AFlintstone with a red updo5 ltrs›32ANeither winning nor losing5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 25, 20257ACanadian gas brand4 ltrs›11AFollower of Mac or Go in commercial names3 ltrs›15AClassic ingredient in baby powder4 ltrs›16AIngredient in a Tom Collins3 ltrs›19ADined3 ltrs›21AMolecule containing adenine, thymine, guanine and cytosine3 ltrs›22AAid in tracking wildlife6 ltrs›26AExtra barrier to protect a house from bad weather9 ltrs›
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