With 7 Across, Flight Option That Saves Money At The Expense Of Sleep Crossword Clue

By: Five Letter Words | Last edited: Apr 23, 2025

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About This Clue

The April 23, 2025 New York Times Mini Crossword featured the clue "With 7-Across, flight option that saves money at the expense of sleep" with the answer RED EYE. This is a split answer between two different entries in the puzzle: "RED" at 1-Across and "EYE" at 7-Across. The clue references a common type of overnight flight that typically offers lower fares but requires passengers to travel during normal sleeping hours.

Travel Connection

Red-eye flights get their name from the symptom of bloodshot or "red" eyes that passengers often experience due to lack of proper sleep during these overnight journeys. These flights typically depart late at night (often between 9 PM and midnight) and arrive early in the morning at their destination. Airlines often price these flights lower than daytime options because they're less desirable for many travelers. However, budget-conscious travelers frequently choose red-eye flights to save money, maximize daytime hours at their destination, and avoid taking additional time off work. Popular red-eye routes in the United States include west-to-east coast flights, where the time zone difference means passengers can depart after work on the West Coast and arrive in time for morning meetings on the East Coast.

NYT Mini Crossword Tips

When solving clues that reference connections between multiple entries in crosswords, it's important to recognize the format "With X-Across/Down" as indicating a split answer that spans multiple grid positions. For travel-related clues like this one, drawing on common terminology and expressions used in the airline industry can be helpful. In this case, understanding that "red-eye" describes overnight flights that trade sleep comfort for affordability provides the solution. Travel clues in the NYT Mini often test general knowledge of transportation terms and popular concepts rather than specialized expertise, making them accessible to most solvers with basic travel awareness.

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More Clues & Answers For The New York Times Mini (April 23, 2025)

ACROSS

• 1. With 7-Across, flight option that saves money at the expense of sleep
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• 6. Simplicity
• 7. See 1-Across

DOWN

• 1. Underpaid employee's request
• 2. Fashion magazine with a palindromic name
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• 4. Thank God, say
• 5. "Will you look at that!"