Crossword clue

“Some Navy aircraft during W.W. II”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
HELLCATS
Letters8
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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Oct 9, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Some Navy aircraft during W.W. II” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Some Navy aircraft during W.W. II” clue?+

The answer is HELLCATS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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