“Constellation word before Major or Minor” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.URSA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Constellation word before Major or Minor”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 9, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across 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.