In cold weather, they sometimes need to ____ the airplane’s wings before flying.
Get the answer to the NYT Spelling Bee clue “In cold weather, they sometimes need to ____ the airplane’s wings before flying.”, starting with the letters de.
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This clue was used on July 23, 2025.
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