“Milky Way's nearest major galaxy” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANDROMEDA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Milky Way's nearest major galaxy”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 4, 2026, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 4, 2026 grid1ABar fight?9 ltrs›15AExpansive marine exhibits9 ltrs›17A1991 blockbuster with the tagline "One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage"9 ltrs›19AGrand Tour, e.g.8 ltrs›21ALike ideal arrivals6 ltrs›24AConceptual framework6 ltrs›30AWord that becomes its opposite when its first letter is removed5 ltrs›34ASteamed5 ltrs›39APainter ___ Thomas, first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 4, 202610ABrand of tights with an apostrophe in its name5 ltrs›16AReally fancy5 ltrs›18AFax predecessor5 ltrs›20ABuyer6 ltrs›23A"___ pics!"4 ltrs›28AFollower of X or G3 ltrs›29APeacock's home3 ltrs›31A"Gotcha," to a beatnik4 ltrs›
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