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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Celestial sphere

Answer:

ORB

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Celestial sphere" hints at a round object in the sky, like the sun or moon, which are often called orbs. The word "orb" itself means a spherical body, especially one that glows or is associated with heavenly objects. It’s a straightforward definition—no wordplay here—just a poetic way to describe something round and celestial. Think of how fantasy stories or old astronomy texts might refer to planets or stars as "orbs.

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