Something to check before a flight NYT Crossword Clue
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The answer to "Something to check before a flight" is BAG.
BAG refers to something you check before a flight — your bag (either the checked baggage you hand over at the desk or the carry-on you inspect for size/contents. The clue reads as a straight definition: “something to check” signals an item you might check when travelling, and “before a flight” sets the travel context, so the natural answer is BAG (you “check a bag” at the airline counter or check its weight/contents before boarding).
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers – 16th August 2025
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NYT Mini Crossword
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