Jet with a flexible nose
Latest answer — August 17, 2026
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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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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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August 17, 2026 (most recent) → SST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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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.
Can “Jet with a flexible nose” have a different answer?
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