New moon or full moon, e.g. Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 4, 2002 · 45-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 4, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 4, 2002 · 45-Down · 5 letters
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(astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun); "the full phase of the moon"
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