Heavenly Body Crossword Clue Answers
Direct answer summary
"Heavenly body" in crosswords almost always refers to an astronomical object in space, such as a STAR, PLANET, COMET, or ASTEROID.
These are possible answers from the site's current seed list, not a guarantee about the answer in another publication. Confirm the grid length, grammar, clue context, and crossings.
4-letter possible answers
| Answer | Grammar | Definition | Crossword context |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAR Internally reviewed | 4 lettersnoun | A luminous sphere of plasma held together by its own gravity. |
5-letter possible answers
| Answer | Grammar | Definition | Crossword context |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMET Internally reviewed | 5 lettersnoun | A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust. |
6-letter possible answers
| Answer | Grammar | Definition | Crossword context |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLANET Internally reviewed | 6 lettersnoun | A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star. |
8-letter possible answers
| Answer | Grammar | Definition | Crossword context |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTEROID Internally reviewed | 8 lettersnoun | A small rocky body orbiting the sun. |
How “heavenly body” works as a clue
In this phrase, “heavenly” usually means celestial rather than divine. The answer is normally a type of object in space, so the grid length is especially useful.
STAR, COMET, PLANET, and ASTEROID are not interchangeable definitions. A qualifier about a tail, orbit, rocky composition, or emitted light can distinguish them even before all crossings are known.
Selection checklist
- STAR is 4 letters, COMET is 5, PLANET is 6, and ASTEROID is 8.
- Read the full clue for astronomy-specific qualifiers rather than matching only the phrase “heavenly body.”
- Do not use a candidate that conflicts with the clue’s singular or plural grammar.
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