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The Worker at an airport gate clue on the NYT Mini Crossword.
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‘Worker at an airport gate’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

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The airport can be a pretty hectic environment to hang around. Luckily, many workers are ready to try and make your traveling experience easier. Today’s “Worker at an airport gate” challenges you to uncover the name of a key role at these locations.

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There’s a decent chance this clue has you stumped if you’re unfamiliar with the specific names of various airport workers. If you need help solving this one, here are some clues and the official answer for the “Worker at an airport gate” hint on the Sept. 23 NYT Mini Crossword.

‘Worker at an airport gate’ NYT Sept. 23 Mini Crossword hints

The Worker at an airport gate clue highlighted on the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle.
This word is five letters long. Screenshot by Dot Esports
  • Hint 1: It ends with the letter “T.”
  • Hint 2: This word also refers to someone who acts on behalf of an entire group.
  • Hint 3: The first letter is “A.”
  • Hint 4: Another word for “SPY.”

Don’t read on until you’re ready to learn the solution for this clue because I’m about to unveil it.

‘Worker at an airport gate’ NYT Mini answer

The solution for the “Worker at an airport gate” clue on the Sept. 23 NYT Mini Crossword is “AGENT.” This word has many different potential meanings, but in this context, it refers to an employee who helps people out at the airport gate.

‘Worker at an airport gate’ clue difficulty rating

Although the word “AGENT” isn’t super complex, I had no idea this word refers to people working in an airport. I think it’s a decently tricky solution to uncover with the given clue since most people likely don’t know about it either.

Because of this, I’m giving the “Worker at an airport gate” hint a four out of five difficulty rating. It’s not one of the absolute toughest hints I’ve seen, but it’s certainly on the harder side.

All NYT Mini Crossword Sept. 23 answers

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  • 1D Someone walking in front of a train? BRIDE
  • 2D Bird in a Poe poem — RAVEN
  • 3D Worker at an airport gate — AGENT
  • 4D Tweenager’s age, maybe — TEN
  • 6D Understand — GET

How to play games like the NYT Mini Crossword

If you’re eager to solve more word game puzzles after finishing today’s NYT Mini Crossword, there are plenty of solid options to choose from. The LA Times and the Washington Post both have similar crossword puzzles ready for you to tackle. You also might consider trying Strands or Spelling Bee instead if you want to try a different type of word game challenge.


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