Crossword clue
“Effect used to measure the distance to close stars”
This clue appeared as 79-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
PARALLAXLetters8
Starts withP
Ends withX
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Effect used to measure the distance to close stars” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 30, 2026 as 79-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with X, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for October 30, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
1AIt might put you in a tight squeeze8 letters9ACarrying capacity6 letters15ATerrier in the 1940s White House4 letters19AComment after a heated exchange?8 letters20AQualification in a Google Maps search6 letters21AAstronaut Baker or Ochoa5 letters22AAlmond-flavored liqueur8 letters23APatronize, as a bistro6 letters
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Effect used to measure the distance to close stars” clue?+
The answer is PARALLAX (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 30, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.