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___ Abdul-Jabbar, NBA icon who appeared as himself in "Airplane!" denying his true identity and pretending to be a co-pilot named Roger — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 18 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
KAREEM
6 letters
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Where this clue appears
August 18 2026
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Daily Themed Crossword August 18 2026
KAREEM
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MARK
4
Bill at a bar
TAB
3
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SLAY
4
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ASIA
4
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ACL
3
Flat ___ (car problem)
TIRE
4
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THOR
4
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LET
3
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ANTS
4
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ESC
3
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