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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 36% | 9 | Name of a minor planet discovered by James Craig Watson in 1877 | |
3 | 36% | 11 | A celestial body that is not a dwarf planet or a minor planet | |
A Compound Discovered In Minor Planet Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ASTEROID" which means:
- noun
- • Any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of mars and jupiter) adjective satellite
- • Shaped like a star
An example sentence would be:
- • "Scientists believe that an asteroid impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs."
- • "Nasa is closely monitoring a potentially hazardous asteroid that will pass near earth."
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The Guardian Quiptic02 Sep 2002 | Down 18 | |
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1 | A celestial body that is not a dwarf planet or a minor planet | |
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14 Apr 2015 | New York Times / 14 Apr 2015 |
3 | Name of a minor planet discovered by James Craig Watson in 1877 | |
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6 | Planet discovered in 1781
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13 Feb 1984 | New York Times / 13 Feb 1984 |
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