See 1 Across Crossword Clue

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

Searching for the solution to the "See 1 Across" crossword clue from the April 23, 2025 New York Times Mini puzzle? We've determined the exact 3-letter answer that completes this reference clue. If you'd like a more interactive experience, we've created engaging features to enhance your puzzle-solving journey. Reveal the answer progressively using our letter-by-letter reveal tool, or utilize our thoughtfully crafted hints—such as helpful word patterns, related clues with matching answers, or comprehensive definitions to guide your reasoning. We've also made navigation between related clues from the same puzzle seamless, allowing you to solve multiple clues efficiently. Ready to discover the second part of this travel-related answer? Let's explore the solution together!

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About This Clue

The April 23, 2025 New York Times Mini Crossword featured the clue "See 1 Across" with the answer EYE. This is a reference clue, indicating that the answer should be read in conjunction with another clue in the puzzle—specifically clue 1-Across, where the answer is RED. Together, they form RED-EYE, a term for an overnight flight.

Red-Eye Flight Explained

Red-eye flights are overnight flights that typically depart late at night and arrive early the next morning. The term "red-eye" comes from the appearance of passengers' eyes upon arrival—often bloodshot and tired from lack of proper sleep during the journey. These flights are common on routes traveling west to east, particularly coast-to-coast in the United States (like Los Angeles to New York) or on transatlantic routes. Airlines schedule red-eye flights to maximize aircraft utilization and offer cost-effective options for travelers. Despite the discomfort, these flights provide several advantages: they can save travelers a night's hotel accommodation, free up daytime hours for business or leisure activities, and often come with lower fares compared to daytime flights. For business travelers, red-eye flights allow them to arrive at their destination ready for morning meetings, while budget-conscious travelers appreciate the typically lower costs. To cope with these overnight journeys, experienced travelers often bring items like eye masks, neck pillows, and noise-canceling headphones to improve their chances of getting some rest during the flight.

NYT Mini Crossword Tips

When encountering reference clues like "See 1 Across" in crosswords, they're directing you to look at another clue for context. These types of clues typically form part of a multi-word answer that's split across different entries in the puzzle. To solve them, you'll usually need to have solved (or at least have a good idea about) the referenced clue first. In the NYT Mini Crossword, reference clues are fairly common and add an element of interconnectedness to the puzzle. When you spot a reference clue, check if you've already solved the referenced clue—if you have, the answer may become immediately obvious. If you haven't, consider moving to that clue next to help progress through the puzzle. Remember that the answers to linked clues form a logical phrase or term when combined, which can provide an additional solving hint. In this case, knowing that 1-Across is "RED" helps you determine that 7-Across ("See 1-Across") must be "EYE" to form the complete term "RED-EYE."

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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
• 4. Like pastel shades
• 5. Appliance on a patio
• 6. Simplicity
• 7. See 1-Across

DOWN

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