___ Major (constellation) Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “___ Major (constellation)” from the New York Times crossword of December 8, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, DECEMBER 8, 2025
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URSA is the answer to “___ Major (constellation)”. It means a female bear.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A female bear.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RUAS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Astronomical bear”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “___ Major (constellation)”?
URSA, 4 letters: a female bear.
When was “___ Major (constellation)” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of December 8, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with U.