In astronomy, a periodic oscillation of the earth's rotational axis caused by external gravitational forces (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NUTATION In astronomy, a periodic oscillation of the earth's rotational axis caused by external gravitational forces (8) (8)
60% SLUE Rotate on an axis: Var. (4) Universal Jul 27, 2026
60% TORQUE Force causing rotation (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Jul 9, 2026
54% AXIS Earth's rotation line (4) Newsday Jul 15, 2026
48% NORTHPOLE One of earth's axis of rotation (9)
46% OUTER External (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 24, 2026
44% URSA Major in astronomy? (4) The Atlantic Aug 2, 2026
44% TURNS Rotates (5) Eugene Sheffer Jul 22, 2026
44% SWAY Oscillate (4) (4) Puzzler Jun 30, 2026
44% TIDAL Relating to some forces on Earth (5) New York Times Jun 28, 2026
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