This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
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STARBURST as a word: (astronomy) A region of space with an unusually high rate of star formation; (astronomy) A period in time during which a region of space experiences an unusually high rate of star formation.
STARBURST has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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