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noun • the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major | ||||||||
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noun • type genus of the Phocidae: earless seals | ||||||||
| 36% | 7 | Brightest star in the night sky | ||||||
noun • the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major | ||||||||
The Dog Star Crossword Clue
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SIRIUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SIRIUS
Updated: October 13, 2023
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| The Guardian Quick06 Jun 2011 | Across 12 | |
| New York Times Bonus01 Aug 2007 | Across 55 | |
| The Guardian Quick12 Apr 2007 | Down 3 | |
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