NYT Mini · 2-Down · 5 letters
It comes with wings on the side NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026
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What to notice
The wings are attached to a fuselage rather than served on a plate.
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Answer
How the trick resolves
A PLANE literally has wings attached on either side of its fuselage. “Comes with” makes the clue sound like a restaurant order, but the wording simply describes the aircraft's construction.
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The clue uses restaurant-style phrasing as misdirection, while “wings” is intended literally.
The answer in plain English
An aircraft with fixed wings extending from the sides of its body.
Where this clue appeared
2-Down in NYT Mini puzzle for August 18, 2026.
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