*Point in a planet's orbit that's closest to the sun Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 22, 2010 · 46-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 22, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 22, 2010 · 46-Across · 10 letters
PERIHELION0 of 10 letters revealed
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periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun
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