Crossword answer
ALTAIR
6 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Independent, May 23, 2026
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ALTAIR
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ALTAIR is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Brightest star in the constellation Aquila” in the The Independent crossword on May 23, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
ENABLEEmpower
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
ENCASEPlace in a crate
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
ERRANTOff-target
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
SLEEPYDrowsy
INDENTSet right?
LEADER__ of the pack
ASSUCHIn itself, donkey considerably missing mule, at first (2,4)
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
REFORMImprove
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
Every appearance of ALTAIR (3)
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May 23, 2026
Brightest star in the constellation Aquila · The Independent · 45 Down
Sep 12, 2025
Bright northern star · Newsday · Down
Aug 30, 2025
The brightest star in the constellation Aquila · The Independent · 48 Down