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“Orbital high point”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Orbital high point”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A P O G E E

The answer to “Orbital high point” is APOGEE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jan 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 4 67% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Orbital high point” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is APOGEE — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 2 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 “Orbital high point”

What is the answer to “Orbital high point” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is APOGEE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Orbital high point”?

The answer APOGEE contains 6 letters.

Was “Orbital high point” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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