This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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ASTRONOMER
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ASTRONOMER as a word: (astronomy) One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics.
ASTRONOMER has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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