Crossword clue

“Guesses from the flight deck, for short”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ETAS

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 15, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Guesses from the flight deck, for short” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 15, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Guesses from the flight deck, for short” clue?+

The answer is ETAS (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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