“Streaker in the night sky … or a punny description of 116-Across” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHOOTINGSTAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Streaker in the night sky … or a punny description of 116-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 31, 2026, where it runs at 103 Across 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.