NYT Crossword · 31 Down
“Distant radiation source” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, December 25, 2013 as 31 Down. The answer has 6 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Wednesday, December 25, 2013 · 31 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Distant radiation source”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with P and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Distant radiation source” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at 31 Down.
What is the answer to the “Distant radiation source” crossword clue?
The answer is PULSAR (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.