Takeoff announcement?

Ready for Takeoff? Crack This Tricky Crossword Clue!

This week’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop. I breezed through most of the clues, but one in particular had me stumped for longer than I’d care to admit. We’re talking a real head-scratcher, the kind that makes you want to throw your pen across the room (don’t worry, I didn’t actually do that).

The clue?

“Takeoff announcement?“

Now, I’m a seasoned crossword solver, but this one had me questioning everything I thought I knew about wordplay. “Takeoff announcement?” What in the world could it be? I tried every angle: puns, idioms, even a little bit of Google searching. But nothing seemed to fit.

This is the kind of clue that makes you appreciate the beauty of the English language. The way it can twist and turn, leading you down a rabbit hole of possibilities. So, dear fellow solvers, I’m throwing this challenge to you!

Have you encountered this clue before? What’s your best guess? Let me know in the comments below, and let’s see if we can crack this cryptic puzzle together!

Available Answers:

I HAVE TO RUN.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: –NY Times Crossword 24 Aug 24, Saturday
NY Times Crossword 23 Aug 24, Friday