What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___ polaris" from May 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ polaris”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

AURORA

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withA

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “___ polaris” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 17, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ polaris” clue?+

The answer is AURORA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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