“The planets, since 2006” crossword clue
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•••••OCTET
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OCTET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “The planets, since 2006”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 8, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 8, 2025 grid1AWho wrote in an 1852 novel “Any mind that is capable of a real sorrow is capable of good”5 ltrs›14ASynthetic fabric sometimes called "elastane"5 ltrs›16AMicroscope component5 ltrs›18A"Aw, that's so nice of you!"9 ltrs›21AStuff4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 8, 20256AStick around camp?8 ltrs›15ACompetition conducted in rounds over rounds9 ltrs›17AEstablishments with many green rooms9 ltrs›20AToadlike5 ltrs›22ASome fridges3 ltrs›23AWay to the left?4 ltrs›24ARum-soaked cake4 ltrs›26AFrameable frame3 ltrs›
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