Astronomical shadow Crossword Answer
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a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light
Shadow: follow, usually without the person's knowledge
Other Wall Street Journal Clues (11/11/25)
1A:
Off in the distance
5A:
It makes the cut
10A:
Chesapeake, e.g.
13A:
Prescription info
14A:
Sandwich with corned beef and sauerkraut
15A:
Soccer stadium shout
16A:
*Big attraction
18A:
Grassy field
19A:
Home of Cornell
20A:
Pieces that make diagonal moves
22A:
Home of the Hobbits
23A:
*Beamer from a Beemer
25A:
Military award
27A:
Bring home the bacon
28A:
Roman counterpart of 63-Across
31A:
Letters on the Thunderbirds’ planes
33A:
Most high schoolers
36A:
Org. for attorneys
37A:
*4 p.m., in Britain
39A:
Abel, to Adam
40A:
Ancient Incan capital
42A:
Stadium level
43A:
Aviation prefix
44A:
“My bad!”
46A:
Burger joint freebie
48A:
*Revolve
51A:
Troll, often
55A:
Habitat with clear walls
56A:
“Measure for Measure” antagonist
57A:
Sorta suffix
58A:
Romantic restaurant reservation, and a hint to the starred answers
61A:
Luau garland
62A:
Misbehaving
63A:
Greek counterpart of 28-Across
64A:
Capitol Bldg. worker
65A:
School leaders
66A:
Sail supporter
1D:
With 7-Down, capital of Ethiopia
2D:
Back’s opposite
3D:
Japanese beer brand
4D:
Prepares, as leftovers
5D:
Ask earnestly
6D:
Hockey great Robitaille
7D:
See 1-Down
8D:
Mock
9D:
Goes over
10D:
Sauce made with ground beef
11D:
First Hebrew letter
12D:
Baker’s supply
14D:
Messenger molecule
17D:
Slurpee alternative
21D:
Take on
23D:
Takes on with vigor
24D:
Great happiness
26D:
Scheduled to arrive
28D:
Cheese partner
29D:
___ Dhabi
30D:
Extremely slight, as a margin
32D:
Evildoer
34D:
Negative conjunction
35D:
___-Caps (movie candy)
37D:
Best
38D:
Hosp. scan
41D:
Part of NFC
43D:
Garden spot for godparents, e.g.
45D:
Comparable to “a day in June,” in a James Russell Lowell poem
47D:
Cry of dismay
48D:
Flip decision?
49D:
What you may wish you could do to something disgusting
52D:
Colorful aquarium fish
53D:
Cary of “The Princess Bride”
54D:
Henhouse feature
56D:
Toward the propellers, perhaps
59D:
PC linkup
60D:
Capt.’s underling
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Astronomical shadow Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 5-letter answer to "Astronomical shadow" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Astronomical shadow" crossword clue is UMBRA . This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Astronomical shadow" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on November 11, 2025 . Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of UMBRA?
The word UMBRA means: a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Astronomical shadow".