Crossword clue
“Things opened before passengers exit an aircraft”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
CABINDOORSLetters10
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Things opened before passengers exit an aircraft” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 23, 2025 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C 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 “Things opened before passengers exit an aircraft” clue?+
The answer is CABINDOORS (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 23, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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