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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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40 Potential Answers:
| 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 |
| 39% | LTYR Unit of distance in astronomy: Abbr. | (4) | ||
| 3% | BREADTHS Distances across | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 3% | STEP No great distance | (4) | Newsday | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 3% | MILES Units of distance (5) | (5) | Puzzler | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 3% | FAR Situated at a distance | (3) | Puzzler Backwords | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 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 |
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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.