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Returned to air, as an old pilot, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue

40D | 5 letters

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RERAN

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Why This Answer Fits

RERAN is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Returned to air, as an old pilot, perhaps". The clue frames the answer through an example, so the entry may name a category, member, or related idea. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 40D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: RERAN in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Example clue.
  • RERAN has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 40D.

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Hint

The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 5-letter answer that can satisfy the example.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Returned to air, as an old pilot, perhaps", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a example clue.

  • The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 5-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 40D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 40D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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