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7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 16, 2016 · 37-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 16, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 16, 2016 · 37-Down · 7 letters
WINGMAN0 of 7 letters revealed
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the pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation
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