Control surface on a plane's wing Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 7, 2008 · 16-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 7, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 7, 2008 · 16-Down · 6 letters
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A movable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control.
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