Alternative to DCA and IAD Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Alternative to DCA and IAD" crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue is "Alternative to DCA and IAD" and the answer for this clue is "BWI". Let's explore why this answer fits the clue.

1. Alternative: The clue suggests that there are other options available instead of DCA and IAD. We are looking for an alternative airport.
2. DCA: DCA is the code for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, located in Arlington, Virginia.
3. IAD: IAD is the code for Washington Dulles International Airport, situated in Dulles, Virginia.

Now, the answer to this clue, "BWI," is an acronym for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Here's why it matches the clue:

1. Baltimore/Washington: BWI serves both the Baltimore and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas.
2. International: BWI is an international airport, offering flights to various destinations outside the United States.
3. Thurgood Marshall: The airport is named after Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.

Therefore, BWI is a suitable answer for the clue "Alternative to DCA and IAD" because it is an airport serving both Baltimore and Washington D.C., provides both domestic and international flights, and bears the name of a prominent figure. This answer completes the crossword puzzle.

 The Crossword clue "Alternative to DCA and IAD" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	26 April 2018	BWI