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noun • the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it | ||||||||
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noun • the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it | ||||||||
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noun • guiding star; a star that is used as a reference point in navigation or astronomy • something that serves as a model or guide | ||||||||
Polaris Crossword Clue
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NORTHSTAR which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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NORTHSTAR
Updated: October 13, 2023
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | Can be used to find the North Star Polaris | |
2 | Meaning “dog’s tail”, the ancient name of Ursa Minor or of its brightest star, Polaris
Telegraph Herculis -
24 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 24 Apr 2023 |
3 | Polaris, e.g., in astronomy
New York Times -
27 Sep 2017 | New York Times / 27 Sep 2017 |
4 | Polar __ (Polaris)
New York Times Bonus -
01 May 2001 | New York Times Bonus / 01 May 2001 |
5 | To make a further attempt to capture Polaris' top missile?
The Guardian Cryptic -
28 Apr 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 28 Apr 2011 |
6 | Ursa __ (constellation containing the star Polaris)
New York Times Bonus -
01 Jul 2002 | New York Times Bonus / 01 Jul 2002 |
7 | Visited the Arctic on the Polaris expedition |
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