The Clue
Plane-pilot's concern (6 letter answer)
The Answer
AIRWAY
Tags
Notes
The answer AIRWAY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
AIRWAY as a noun:
1. (air passage, air duct, airway) = a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
2. (air lane, flight path, airway, skyway) = a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
3. (respiratory tract, airway) = the passages through which air enters and leaves the body
4. (airline, airline business, airway) = a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers