“___ fly” crossword clue
Answer
S
A
C
•••SAC
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SAC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ fly”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 11, 2025, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 11, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 11, 2025 grid1D#2s, e.g.7 ltrs›2DLocale of Niue and the Pitcairn Islands7 ltrs›3DCommon format for an essay, informally7 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 3, 2025NYT Crossword21 Down••••••AVIATEApr 4, 2025NYT Crossword38 Down•••SACFeb 16, 2025NYT Crossword27 Across•••SACJan 11, 2025NYT Crossword28 Across•••SACOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••SAC3 ltrs
••••••AVIATE6 ltrs
••••••••••BLUEBOTTLE10 ltrs
••••SOAR4 ltrs
••••WING4 ltrs
••••••TSETSE6 ltrs
•••••HOVER5 ltrs
•••••MIDGE5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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