Orbit point closest to the sun Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Orbit point closest to the sun . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PERIHELION.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PERIHELION Orbit point closest to the sun (10)
3% EYESOCKET Orbit (9) New York Times Feb 1, 2026
3% BESTIE Closest pal (6) USA Today Jan 24, 2026
3% NEAREST Closest (7) (7) Mirror Classic Jan 13, 2026
3% BESTFRIEND Closest companion (10) Universal Jan 11, 2026
3% PERIGEE Closest point in an orbit (7) Family Time Feb 10, 2020
3% APSIS Closest or farthest orbit point (5) Universal Oct 31, 2015
3% PERIGEES Closest points in orbits (8)
2% JANEJETSON Orbit City mom (10) LA Times Daily Jan 31, 2026
2% TERSE To the point (5) Wall Street Journal Jan 31, 2026
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The "orbit point closest to the sun" is called the PERIHELION. In astronomy, this term refers to the point in a planet's orbit where it is nearest to the sun. Understanding this term can help you navigate similar clues in future puzzles!