Crossword clue
“Former carrier over Mauna Kea”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ISLANDAIRLetters9
Starts withI
Ends withR
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Former carrier over Mauna Kea” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 30, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with I and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Former carrier over Mauna Kea” clue?+
The answer is ISLANDAIR (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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