What is the answer to "Takes off, as a plane" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Takes off, as a plane" is DEPARTS (7 letters).

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Takes off, as a plane NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the May 26, 2026 puzzle

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DEPARTS

7 letters · Across · last seen May 26, 2026

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