Crossword answer
NORTHSTAR
9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 11, 2026
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NORTHSTAR
Clues that lead to NORTHSTAR
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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
CLOUDNINEUni cloned bats in happy place (5,4)
TOPBANANAAct given star billing, for best performance by a theatrical dog
POINTLESSAnti-matter?
GODDESSESFrigg and Freyja, e.g.
SLIPSAWAYLeaves unobtrusively
WRISTBANDWearable form of admission
CONUNDRUMRiddle
EDITORIALLeader column
SPITITOUTCurrent advice in recession, sell? Don't be dumb
NOSEBLEEDSee blonde dancing, getting minor injury (9)
TURNIPTOPGreens convert Pip to cycling
SOAPOPERAPotentially never-ending series then, each set of years
EMULATORSPrograms for playing retro video games, often
ABOUNDINGSkip wearing silver trousers all over the place
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