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“Celestial object with an indistinct shape”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Celestial object with an indistinct shape”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, November 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 15 letters

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Letters 15
First letter I
Last letter Y
I ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Y

A 15-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I R R E G U L A R G A L A X Y

The answer to “Celestial object with an indistinct shape” is IRREGULARGALAXY

Letters 15
Direction Across
Published Nov 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 15 positions
Vowels 6 40% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Celestial object with an indistinct shape” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is IRREGULARGALAXY — a 15-letter word that begins with I and ends with Y.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 9 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Celestial object with an indistinct shape”

What is the answer to “Celestial object with an indistinct shape” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IRREGULARGALAXY — a 15-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Celestial object with an indistinct shape”?

The answer IRREGULARGALAXY contains 15 letters.

Was “Celestial object with an indistinct shape” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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