NYT Crossword · 38 Down
“Float like a helicopter” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, September 11, 2014 as 38 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Thursday, September 11, 2014 · 38 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Float like a helicopter”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with H and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Float like a helicopter” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at 38 Down.
What is the answer to the “Float like a helicopter” crossword clue?
The answer is HOVER (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.