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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% | ASTEROID Small rocky body orbiting the sun (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 3% | JUPITER Ganymede orbits it | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 18, 2026 |
| 3% | APOGEE Point in orbit farthest from Earth | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 6, 2026 |
| 3% | OVAL Like Mercury's orbit around the sun | (4) | New York Times | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 3% | BESTPAL Closest friend | (7) | USA Today | Mar 21, 2026 |
| 3% | ELLIPSE Orbital shape | (7) | LA Times Daily | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 3% | APOGEES Orbital maxima | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 3% | NEPTUNE Triton orbits it | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 3% | URANUS Miranda orbits it | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 12, 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!