Crossword answer

NORTHSTAR

9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 11, 2026

Letter pattern

NORTHSTAR

Starts with N, ends with R · 9 letters

Clues that lead to NORTHSTAR

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Another name for Polaris9The IndependentJul 11, 2026 Sailor follows old prime minister's guiding light9The IndependentFeb 14, 2026 Guiding principle, metaphorically9New York TimesAug 8, 2025 Polaris9Eugene ShefferJun 21, 2022

About NORTHSTAR in crosswords

NORTHSTAR is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Another name for Polaris” in the The Independent crossword on July 11, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

THRESHOLDLimit (9) MANGETOUT… and similarly in veg? (9) OVERACTEDWas a ham CYBERSHOPBook in cypher so encrypted for etailer (9) NANNYGOATBig Apple’s best ever on bread – and butter (5,4) EDUMACATETeach, playfully (3x) COMICCONSThe panels are hard to read ... people might say you don't read "real" books ... you might laugh too loud in public, etc.? LORDMAYORRoyal dorm upset Dick Whittington? ONSLAUGHTAssault (9) NIGHTSOILThings struggling with fossil fuel waste ARTISANALNegative critique of creative work regarding skilled worker OLDFRIENDBuddy from way back LEMONDROPBoiled sweet MACADAMIANut in Sausalito cookies (3x)

Every appearance of NORTHSTAR (4)

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Jul 11, 2026

Another name for Polaris · The Independent · 21 Down

Feb 14, 2026

Sailor follows old prime minister's guiding light · The Independent · 2 Down

Aug 8, 2025

Guiding principle, metaphorically · New York Times · 52 Across

Jun 21, 2022

Polaris · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Across