Crossword clue

“Celestial event on September 22 or 23, typically”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 27, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
FALLEQUINOX
Letters11
Starts withF
Ends withX
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 27, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Celestial event on September 22 or 23, typically” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 27, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with F and ends with X, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Celestial event on September 22 or 23, typically” clue?+

The answer is FALLEQUINOX (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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