Travel by air
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 30, 2026
Stuck on the clue Travel by air from the New York Times Daily for March 30, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Travel by air (3)
Answer
The answer to Travel by air is Fly (3 letters).
Why does Fly fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Travel by air' points straight to FLY, a verb meaning to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft. To fly is the fundamental action of air travel, whether describing birds, insects, airplanes, or passengers aboard commercial flights. The clue uses the most basic and universal term for aerial movement, making FLY the natural three-letter answer that captures both biological flight and human aviation.
What does Travel by air mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
travel
verb
•to go from one place to another, typically over a distance
noun
•the action of going from one place to another
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 41-down in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026, by Gary Cee, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Fly mean?
noun
•Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies.
•(non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
•The action of flying; flight.
•An act of flying.
•(rural) A wing.
verb
•To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
•To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
•To flee, to escape (from).
adjective
•Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.
•Well dressed, smart in appearance; in style, cool.
Origin of the word Fly
•origin: Old English 'flēoge'
•period: before 12th century
The word is related to the German 'Fliege' and comes from the Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to flow' or 'float,' reflecting the insect's flowing movement through air.
How to use Fly in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Fly.
•“We decided to fly to Paris instead of taking the train because it would save us eight hours of travel time.”
•“The eagle spread its wings wide and began to fly over the mountain valley.”
•“I watched the colorful kite fly high above the beach in the strong ocean breeze.”
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Frequently asked questions about Travel by air
- What is the answer to Travel by air?
- The answer is Fly (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Travel by air have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Fly.
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