___ Major (constellation) NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "___ Major (constellation)" is URSA.
The clue refers to a well-known constellation named 'Ursa Major,' which means 'Great Bear' in Latin. It is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky, often associated with the Big Dipper asterism.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 08, 2025.
Ursa is a Latin word meaning 'bear,' used in astronomy to name constellations like Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.
Bear in the night sky, ___ Minor (Polaris’s constellation), Lead-in to Major or Minor in the night sky, Stargazer’s bear, Constellation word before Major or Minor
The answer to “___ Major (constellation)” in the New York Times puzzle December 8 2025 is URSA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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