Are astronomers thus eyed? (6)
I believe the answer is:
starry
'are astronomers' is the definition.
The answer and definition are not the same part of speech. However, past participle verbs and adjectives sometimes define each other. I also know that 'astronomers' relates to this answer.
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for starry that I've seen before include "Like unclouded night" , "(Of the night sky) sparkling" , "It describes the sky on a cloudless night" , "Description of Orion" , "after dark, it's clear" .)