Crossword clue
“Passengers getting an illicit free ride”
This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
STOWAWAYSLetters9
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Passengers getting an illicit free ride” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 5, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Passengers getting an illicit free ride” clue?+
The answer is STOWAWAYS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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