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“Aircraft that can hover”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Aircraft that can hover”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter H
Last letter R
H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 10-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

H E L I C O P T E R

The answer to “Aircraft that can hover” is HELICOPTER

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Feb 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Aircraft that can hover” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HELICOPTER — a 10-letter word that begins with H and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Aircraft that can hover”

What is the answer to “Aircraft that can hover” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HELICOPTER — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, February 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Aircraft that can hover”?

The answer HELICOPTER contains 10 letters.

Was “Aircraft that can hover” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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