“Like the paths of 45-Down, as visually depicted in this puzzle” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORBITAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like the paths of 45-Down, as visually depicted in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2026, where it runs at 44 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.