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.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BOWSER Light tanker used to supply water or fuel an aircraft (6) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 14, 2021
2% WINE Cellar supply (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 30, 2026
2% LOGS Fireplace fuel (4) New York Times Jan 26, 2026
2% PLANE Aircraft (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 24, 2026
2% PETROL Fuel for a lorry (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 23, 2026
2% STASH Secret supply (5) LA Times Mini Jan 23, 2026
2% XTERPLANE Reconnaissance aircraft * (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 20, 2026
2% COAL Fossil fuel (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 17, 2026
2% PEAT Organic fuel (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 17, 2026
2% STOKES Adds fuel to (6) USA Today Jan 16, 2026

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