“___ polaris” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AURORA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ polaris”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 18 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 17, 2026 grid1DRoams (about)4 ltrs›2DEntice4 ltrs›3DCountry with many Farsi speakers4 ltrs›4DThey often have AAA backing4 ltrs›5DColonial news source5 ltrs›6DIconic role for Harrison Ford3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 17, 20261ASnag6 ltrs›7AItalian sparkling wine4 ltrs›11AJohn ___, personification of Objectivism, for Ayn Rand4 ltrs›15ACode for Queens-landers?3 ltrs›19AIntl. group formed in 19455 ltrs›20APurple dish eaten with a spoon8 ltrs›22ALottery commission?12 ltrs›24APrison terms?8 ltrs›
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