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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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PERIHELION Orbit point closest to the sun | (10) | ||
| 3% | YEAR Time taken for Earth to orbit the sun once | (4) | The Times Specialist | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 3% | APOGEE Point furthest from Earth in a satellite's orbit | (6) | The Times Concise | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 3% | NEAREST Closest | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 3% | EYESOCKET Orbit | (9) | New York Times | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | BESTIE Closest pal | (6) | USA Today | Jan 24, 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) |
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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!