“One of seven in the Big Dipper” crossword clue
Answer
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T
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••••STAR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One of seven in the Big Dipper”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 14, 2025, where it runs at 13 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 14, 2025.
Crossing entries
Oct 14, 2025 grid10AOuter arm muscles, for short4 ltrs›16AHelp for a stumped solver4 ltrs›19AHome of the Taj Mahal4 ltrs›22AMultiple-choice option akin to "None of the above"5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 29, 2026NYT Crossword36 Down••••STAROct 14, 2025NYT Crossword13 Down••••STARBack to the full Oct 14, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.