Crossword answer
ECLIPTIC
8 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Independent, February 21, 2026
Letter pattern
ECLIPTIC
Clues that lead to ECLIPTIC
Most recent firstAbout ECLIPTIC in crosswords
ECLIPTIC is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “The great circle on the celestial sphere representing the apparent annual path of the sun relative to the stars” in the The Independent crossword on February 21, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
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Every appearance of ECLIPTIC (2)
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Feb 21, 2026
The great circle on the celestial sphere representing the apparent annual path of the sun relative to the stars · The Independent · 43 Down
Jan 30, 2026
European piece of film on convulsive movement in part of the heavens · The Independent · 17 Down