This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 24, 2025 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 9 squares
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P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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PARACHUTE as a word: (aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to...; (zoology) A web or fold of skin extending between the legs of gliding mammals, such as the flying squirrel and colugo.
PARACHUTE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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