LA Times Crossword

October 3, 2021

Mark McClain (adapted)

PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF

 

Each word below can be followed by another, such that the words following the clues describe the steps of a common activity, in sequence. Can you determine the words and the activity they describe.

 

1. NATIONAL

2. SPACE

3. BATTERY

4. SOCIAL

5. BRANDENBURG

6. DRAWING

7. NON-STOP

 

HINTS:

The puzzle title is a hint.

MORE HINTS:

1. Yellowstone

2. Columbia or Endeavor

3. It can be positive or negative

4. Nine-digit ID

5. Some say it's straight

6. What you might go back to if things go wrong

7. It may be bumpy

  

Answers:

 

1. PARK

2. SHUTTLE

3. TERMINAL 

4. SECURITY

5. GATE

6. BOARD

7. FLIGHT - - - going to the airport and getting on a plane