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Unit of distance in astronomy Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Unit of distance in astronomy (5,4) last seen in Mirror Classic puzzle. 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LIGHTYEAR.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LIGHTYEAR Unit of distance in astronomy (5,4) | (9) | Mirror Classic | Aug 27, 2025 |
| 98% | PARSEC Unit of distance in astronomy | (6) | USA Today | Dec 5, 2020 |
| 40% | LTYR Unit of distance in astronomy: Abbr. | (4) | ||
| 3% | OVERYONDER In the distance | (10) | Universal | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | AFAR In the distance | (4) | Universal | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | LAPS Swimming distances | (4) | Commuter | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 3% | KMS Distance units in Europe: Abbr. | (3) | ||
| 3% | MILE Unit of distance originally equivalent to 1,000 paces | (4) | New York Times Mini | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 3% | ORION Site of astronomy's Trapezium Cluster | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 3% | KILOMETERS Metric distance units | (10) | Commuter | Nov 25, 2025 |
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In astronomy, a "parsec" is a unit of distance used to measure vast cosmic scales. It stands for "parallax of one arc second" and equals about 3.26 light-years. It's crucial for calculating distances to stars and galaxies.