Largest asteroid in the solar system Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 1, 2012 · 53-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, October 1, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 1, 2012 · 53-Across · 5 letters
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the largest asteroid and the first discovered
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