Jet with a flexible nose

Latest answer — August 17, 2026

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Clue decoded

SST stands for supersonic transport, a jet aircraft designed to fly faster than sound. Its flexible, drooping nose—famously seen on Concorde—improved visibility during takeoff and landing.

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Abbreviation
A Concorde supersonic jet with its nose lowered

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This clue's Monday, August 17, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Tori Penso and Katia Itzel García, at the 2026 World Cup
  2. 5Vampire squid's home
  3. 7Slangy advertising suffix
  4. 8Persnickety
  5. 9Jet with a flexible nose

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  1. 1Runways for Santa
  2. 2Beige shades
  3. 3Celebratory spread
  4. 4___ Club
  5. 6"I'm against the bill!"

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Across

  1. 1. Tori Penso and Katia Itzel García, at the 2026 World Cup — Answer: REFS. Hint: These officials enforce the rules and make the calls during a match. ⚽
  2. 5. Vampire squid's home — Answer: OCEAN. Hint: Look to the vast saltwater realm where this mysterious creature dwells. 🌊
  3. 7. Slangy advertising suffix — Answer: ORAMA. Hint: This playful ending turns a sales pitch into something grand and showy. 📣
  4. 8. Persnickety — Answer: FUSSY. Hint: Someone this way is especially hard to please. 😒
  5. 9. Jet with a flexible nose — Answer: SST. Hint: Think of the famous supersonic passenger jet whose nose could angle downward. ✈️

Down

  1. 1. Runways for Santa — Answer: ROOFS. Hint: The jolly gift-giver lands on these atop houses. 🎅
  2. 2. Beige shades — Answer: ECRUS. Hint: These are soft, creamy beige tones, named after an unbleached fabric color. 🎨
  3. 3. Celebratory spread — Answer: FEAST. Hint: A lavish meal is in order for a grand celebration. 🍽️
  4. 4. ___ Club — Answer: SAMS. Hint: This membership warehouse chain shares its name with a familiar male nickname. 🛒
  5. 6. "I'm against the bill!" — Answer: NAY. Hint: A traditional parliamentary objection uses this brief negative vote. 🏛️

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The answer to “Jet with a flexible nose” in the LA Times Mini crossword is SST — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 17, 2026 at 9-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Jet with a flexible nose” answer

SST (3 letters)

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What is the answer to “Jet with a flexible nose”?

The answer is SST, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Jet with a flexible nose”?

3 letters: SST.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 17, 2026, at 9-Across.

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