How many letters does the answer have?

The answer SAGAN has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Astronomer Carl who was one of Bill Nye’s college professors Crossword Clue Answer

Q: What is the answer to "Astronomer Carl who was one of Bill Nye’s college professors"?

The most common answer is SAGAN. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

Can't figure out Astronomer Carl who was one of Bill Nye’s college professors? The New Yorker crossword from July 2, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 5 letters.

Astronomer Carl who was one of Bill Nye’s college professors Crossword Answer

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Astronomer Carl who was one of Bill Nye’s college professors Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Astronomer Carl who was one of Bill Nye’s college professors" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Astronomer Carl who was one of Bill Nye’s college professors" crossword clue is SAGAN. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Astronomer Carl who was one of Bill Nye’s college professors" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on July 2, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.