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“Closest star system to the sun”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Closest star system to the sun”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 13 letters

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Letters 13
First letter A
Last letter I
A ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? I

A 13-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A L P H A C E N T A U R I

The answer to “Closest star system to the sun” is ALPHACENTAURI

Letters 13
Direction Across
Published Sep 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 13-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 13 positions
Vowels 6 46% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Closest star system to the sun” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALPHACENTAURI — a 13-letter word that begins with A and ends with I.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 7 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 “Closest star system to the sun”

What is the answer to “Closest star system to the sun” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALPHACENTAURI — a 13-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Closest star system to the sun”?

The answer ALPHACENTAURI contains 13 letters.

Was “Closest star system to the sun” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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