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Mariner 9 was the first space probe to orbit this planet, in 1971 (4) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MARS Mariner 9 was the first space probe to orbit this planet, in 1971 (4) | (4) | ||
| 6% | APLENTY Orbiting planet has yttrium galore (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 6% | SALLYRIDE First American woman in space | (9) | USA Today | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 6% | NOSIER Relatively probing | (6) | Newsday | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 6% | MARINER NASA probe | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 6% | GUM Orbit or Eclipse | (3) | Universal | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 6% | INAUGURAL First, opening (9) | (9) | Puzzler | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 6% | ENOS First chimpanzee to orbit Earth | (4) | New York Times | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 6% | APSIS Point in a planet's path furthest from what it is orbiting | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 25, 2025 |
| 6% | MESSENGER NASA space probe that orbited Mercury (9) | (9) |
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