Hunk noted for streaking Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 15, 2012 · 48-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, September 15, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 15, 2012 · 48-Down · 6 letters
METEOR0 of 6 letters revealed
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a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode
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