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NYT Mini • September 18, 2025
Front part of an airplane
Answer:
NOSE
Hint:
Think of the pointed section where the cockpit is located, often used to describe the forward direction of flight.
Explanation:
The clue "Front part of an airplane" directly points to the answer "NOSE" because that’s the common term for the forward section of an aircraft’s fuselage. It’s a straightforward definition with no wordplay—just a simple, literal reference to where the cockpit and radar are typically located. Think of it like the "face" of the plane, where the nose cone sits.
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Location/language tags (in Paris, in México, in Roma) often want an answer in that language. Try the basic word in French/Spanish/Italian, confirmed by crosses.
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