“Planetary orbit shape” crossword clue
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•••••••ELLIPSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELLIPSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Planetary orbit shape”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 15, 2026, where it runs at 92 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.
Crossing entries
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