Crossword clue

“Riding free as an employee, in airline lingo”

This clue appeared as 17-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

DEADHEADING

Letters11

Starts withD

Ends withG

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 26, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Riding free as an employee, in airline lingo” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 26, 2026 as 17-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with D and ends with G, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Riding free as an employee, in airline lingo” clue?+

The answer is DEADHEADING (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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