Airline with a mega-hub in Atlanta [4-5]
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
Stuck on the clue Airline with a mega-hub in Atlanta [4-5] from the New York Times Midi for March 31, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Airline with a mega-hub in Atlanta [4-5] (5)
Answer
The answer to Airline with a mega-hub in Atlanta [4-5] is Delta (5 letters).
Some cells in this answer were drawn with a circle in the original puzzle — these often flag a hidden theme.
Why does Delta fit this clue?
This entry uses circled cells: the letters D and E at positions 0 and 1 are visually circled in the grid, likely marking them as part of a broader theme pattern across the puzzle. The clue 'Airline with a mega-hub in Atlanta' is a direct definition pointing to DELTA, the major American airline headquartered in Atlanta. Delta Air Lines operates one of the world's largest airline hubs at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, handling over 1,000 daily flights and serving as the airline's primary connection point for domestic and international routes. The bracketed notation [4-5] suggests this answer intersects with themed entries at those grid positions, reinforcing Delta's role in the puzzle's overall structure.
What does Airline with a mega-hub in Atlanta [4-5] mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
mega-hub
noun
•a major airport that serves as a central connection point for an airline's flight network
hub
noun
•a center of activity or transportation where routes converge
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 12-across in the New York Times Midi on March 31, 2026, by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Delta mean?
noun
•The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ.
•A landform at the mouth of a river where it empties into a body of water.
Origin of the word Delta
•origin: Greek letter delta (Δ)
•period: ancient Greek
The word comes from the triangular shape of the Greek letter delta, which resembles the fan-shaped landform created when rivers deposit sediment at their mouths.
How to use Delta in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Delta.
•“Delta operates one of the world's largest airline hubs at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.”
•“The Mississippi River delta is a vast wetland area where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico.”
•“The stock price showed a positive delta of $3.50 compared to yesterday's closing price.”
What are other crossword clues for Delta?
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The New York Times Midi for March 31, 2026 titled “Five in a Row” was published by Ian Livengood and has 33 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Airline with a mega-hub in Atlanta [4-5]
- What is the answer to Airline with a mega-hub in Atlanta [4-5]?
- The answer is Delta (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 31, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Airline with a mega-hub in Atlanta [4-5] have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Delta.
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