Crossword clue

“Hunter in the night sky”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ORION
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Hunter in the night sky” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 17, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hunter in the night sky” clue?+

The answer is ORION (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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