What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Astronomer Carl" from April 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Astronomer Carl”

This clue appeared as 63-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SAGAN

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 28, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Astronomer Carl” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 28, 2026 as 63-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Astronomer Carl” clue?+

The answer is SAGAN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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