Jumbo jet taking off first, overtaking plane travelling with husband on board (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ELEPHANT Jumbo jet taking off first, overtaking plane travelling with husband on board (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 12, 2025
7% GEYSERS Jumbo jets? (7) LA Times Daily Jan 22, 2026
6% FLEW Traveled by plane (4) Universal Jan 3, 2026
5% LARGE Jumbo (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 18, 2026
5% LAG Jet ___ (international traveler's concern) (3)
5% AIRSTRIP Plane's take-off and landing area (8) (8) Puzzler Jan 4, 2026
5% SURPASS Overtake (7) Commuter Nov 26, 2025
4% WIN Take first place (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 28, 2026
4% SEATS Plane assignments (5) Eugene Sheffer Jan 28, 2026
4% ETD Boarding pass info about take-off: Abbr. (3)

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