NYT Mini Crossword

Planet's path NYT Crossword Clue

4D | 5 letters

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ORBIT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ORBIT is the 5-letter answer for "Planet's path" in the NYT Mini Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.

  • Grid entry: ORBIT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • This is Down at 4D, so use the Across crossings to confirm ORBIT.
  • ORBIT has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 4D.

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Hint

Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Planet's path", so spelling and context are important.
  • This clue appears at 4D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 4D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Planet's path", so spelling and context are important.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Down at 4D, so use the Across crossings to confirm ORBIT.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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