“*Yes — exactly one, in common usage” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DIRECTFLIGHT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “*Yes — exactly one, in common usage”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 16, 2026, where it runs at 37 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 16, 2026 grid3DCleared, as snow8 ltrs›10DPretty much assured8 ltrs›26DCertain tie score5 ltrs›27DMince words?4 ltrs›30DFrost piece4 ltrs›32DSound of dissatisfaction3 ltrs›35DBotanist's study5 ltrs›36DTold stories4 ltrs›38DBusiness ending3 ltrs›39DRoll in dough8 ltrs›40DActress/union leader Drescher4 ltrs›41DSymbol of spiritual insight, in Hinduism8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 16, 20261ASmart4 ltrs›5ASensation5 ltrs›10AAcquisition on the big day5 ltrs›15A"That's a good one!"4 ltrs›16AGalápagos island that was home to Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his subspecies5 ltrs›17AWho knows what preceded the Big Bang5 ltrs›18A*Yes — three arduous ones16 ltrs›21AFebruary 14, informally4 ltrs›
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