What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Concerning the stars" from March 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Concerning the stars”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ASTRAL

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 17, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Concerning the stars” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 17, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Concerning the stars” clue?+

The answer is ASTRAL (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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