Light tanker used to supply water or fuel an aircraft Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Light tanker used to supply water or fuel an aircraft last seen in Times Specialist Sunday puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BOWSER.

Crossword Answer For Light tanker used to supply water or fuel an aircraft:

40 Potential Answers:

Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
98%	BOWSER Light tanker used to supply water or fuel an aircraft	(6)	The Times Specialist Sunday	Nov 14, 2021
3%	HYDRATION Supplying of water (9)	(9)	Puzzler	Mar 7, 2026
3%	OILERS Tankers	(6)	The Telegraph Cross Atlantic	Feb 25, 2026
2%	KEROSENE Lantern fuel	(8)	Newsday	Mar 11, 2026
2%	PEAT Turf used for fuel (4)	(4)	Puzzler	Mar 10, 2026
2%	ALE Saloon supply	(3)	Wall Street Journal	Mar 10, 2026
2%	INK Tattooist's supply	(3)	The Telegraph Mini	Mar 3, 2026
2%	COCOA Supply for Hershey	(5)	New York Times	Mar 1, 2026
2%	SOS Internationally recognised distress signal used by ships and aircraft (1,1,1)	(3)	Mirror Quiz	Feb 27, 2026
2%	USS Aircraft carrier letters	(3)	LA Times Mini	Feb 26, 2026

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What is the answer of Light tanker used to supply water or fuel an aircraft Crossword Clue?

In the world of aviation, a "bowser" is a light tanker that supplies water or fuel to aircraft. It's like a mobile refueling station on the airfield. This term might not be as common in everyday language, but in the context of aircraft operations, it plays a crucial role in keeping planes fueled and ready for their journeys.