Crossword clue

“Planet whose day is longer than its year”

This clue appeared as 100-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

VENUS

Letters5

Starts withV

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 26, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Planet whose day is longer than its year” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 26, 2025 as 100-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with V and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Planet whose day is longer than its year” clue?+

The answer is VENUS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 26, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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