Crossword clue

“They might have their noses turned up”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
AIRPLANES
Letters9
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 28, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “They might have their noses turned up” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2025 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, 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 “They might have their noses turned up” clue?+

The answer is AIRPLANES (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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