Point In Moon Orbit One With A Reduced Pull Involved Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is APOLUNE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: APOLUNE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	44%	8		The point in the orbit of the Moon or an artificial satellite that is closest to the Moon
3	44%	8		The point on the orbit of a moon that is farthest from the moon it orbits

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "APOLUNE" which means:

noun

• Apoapsis in orbit around the moon

An example sentence would be:

• "The spacecraft reached apolune, the farthest point from the moon."
• "During the lunar mission, the astronauts observed the earth from the apolune."

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The Guardian Cryptic20 May 2009	Down 7
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