July 13, 2026 Daily / 48A / 9 letters
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Small aircraft for short flights NYT Crossword Clue
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TURBOPROP
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Why This Answer Fits
TURBOPROP is the 9-letter answer for the clue "Small aircraft for short flights". The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 48A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TURBOPROP in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- TURBOPROP has 9 letters, matching the required slot for 48A.
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The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 9-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Small aircraft for short flights", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 9-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- The answer slot has 9 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 48A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 48A
Answer length 9
Puzzle type Daily
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