Crossword clue
“Streaker in the night sky … or a punny description of 116-Across”
This clue appeared as 103-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.
Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
SHOOTINGSTARLetters12
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Streaker in the night sky … or a punny description of 116-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 31, 2026 as 103-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Streaker in the night sky … or a punny description of 116-Across” clue?+
The answer is SHOOTINGSTAR (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 31, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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