This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
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NEBULA as a word: (astronomy) A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes); (archaic, medicine) A white spot or slight opacity of the cornea.
NEBULA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 16, 2026.
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