Crossword clue

“Kepler-22b or Kepler-186f, e.g.”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
EARTHLIKEPLANET
Letters15
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 22, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Kepler-22b or Kepler-186f, e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 22, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with E and ends with T, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kepler-22b or Kepler-186f, e.g.” clue?+

The answer is EARTHLIKEPLANET (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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