“Milky Way, e.g.” crossword clue
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••••••••••••SPIRALGALAXY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPIRALGALAXY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Milky Way, e.g.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 30, 2026, where it runs at 9 Down and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 30, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 30, 2026 grid9AStopped lying5 ltrs›16A___ Summer (program for Annapolis freshmen)5 ltrs›18AProduct that might feature a dandelion on the label10 ltrs›21AMelts down11 ltrs›24AIt's -90° at the South Pole: Abbr.3 ltrs›26AShip-stabilizing materials8 ltrs›33ASmall branch of Marvel Comics?9 ltrs›36ABrand whose logo has an A-shaped caliper5 ltrs›39AMylar alternative5 ltrs›41AEven outcome4 ltrs›43AEnter here!7 ltrs›46A"Don't kid yourself"11 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 23, 2026NYT Crossword13 Down••••••GALAXYJan 30, 2026NYT Crossword9 Down••••••••••••SPIRALGALAXYOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••••••••SPIRALGALAXY12 ltrs
••••••GALAXY6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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