One side of the "Which space franchise is better?" debate
Archive answer — July 23, 2026
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Across
- 1. Root vegetables popular in baby food
Answer: TAROS
- 6. Brings into office via a ballot
Answer: ELECTS
- 8. Say "Your feelings totally make sense"
Answer: VALIDATE
- 11. "Are you trying to get ___ of me?"
Answer: RID
- 13. Give it the old college ___
Answer: TRY
- 14. Tries to find oneself?
Answer: EGOSURFS
- 17. "The ___ the better!"
Answer: SOONER
- 18. Japanese coated-biscuit snack
Answer: POCKY
Down
- 1. They're known to get into hot water?
Answer: TEABAGS
- 2. Basketball move with a French-derived name
Answer: ALLEYOOP
- 3. Big name in camping equipment
Answer: REI
- 5. One side of the "Which space franchise is better?" debate
Answer: STARTREK
- 7. Dish prepared in a wok
Answer: STIRFRY
- 8. The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
Answer: VANE
- 9. Signature brand of Dreyer's
Answer: EDYS
- 15. <i>Hamilton</i> star Phillipa
Answer: SOO
- 16. Tar Heels' school: abbr.
Answer: UNC
The answer to “One side of the "Which space franchise is better?" debate” in the The Atlantic Crossword is STARTREK — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 23, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
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Why does STARTREK fit?
STARTREK is the published 8-letter answer at 5-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “One side of the "Which space franchise is better?" debate” appeared?
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- July 23, 2026 (most recent)STARTREK
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What is the answer to “One side of the "Which space franchise is better?" debate”?
The answer is STARTREK.
How many letters are in the answer?
8 letters: STARTREK.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for July 23, 2026 at 5-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
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