What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Fly by the seat of one's pants" from July 20, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Fly by the seat of one's pants”

This clue appeared as 15-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ADLIB

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withB

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Fly by the seat of one's pants” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 20, 2025 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fly by the seat of one's pants” clue?+

The answer is ADLIB (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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