What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Opener for an aerial act" from October 24, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Opener for an aerial act”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 24, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

PARACHUTE

Letters9

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 24, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Opener for an aerial act” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 24, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Opener for an aerial act” clue?+

The answer is PARACHUTE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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