___ Earhart, first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: OCT 16, 2026 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "___ Earhart, first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane"?

The most common and recent 6-letter answer for "___ Earhart, first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane" is AMELIA.

Q2.

Why is "AMELIA" the answer to the clue "___ Earhart, first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane"?

The clue refers to Amelia Earhart, a pioneering aviator known for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The blank before 'Earhart' indicates that the answer is her first name, 'Amelia.'

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "___ Earhart, first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 16, 2026.

Q4.

What does the word "AMELIA" mean in this context?

Amelia is a given name of Latin origin, meaning 'work' or 'industrious.'

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What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

2009 Hilary Swank biopic, 2009 aviatrix biopic, Aviator Earhart

6-letter answer to ___ Earhart, first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane in NYT Mini Crossword October 16 2026 is AMELIA.

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