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
3% GAS Fuel not used by EVs (3) USA Today Oct 11, 2025
3% HYDRATE Supply with water (7) (7) The Sun Mini Sep 22, 2025
2% XENON Noble gas used in strobe lights (5) USA Today Nov 4, 2025
2% DAPPLE Make a pattern using light and shade (6) LA Times Daily Nov 4, 2025
2% EQUIP Supply with gear (5) LA Times Daily Nov 3, 2025
2% POWERED Supplied with juice (7) Thomas Joseph Nov 3, 2025
2% COALS BBQ fuel (5) Eugene Sheffer Oct 29, 2025
2% ALE Saloon supply (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 28, 2025
2% HOPS Brewery supply (4) Newsday Oct 26, 2025

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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.