Crossword Genius

Flier reaches starting point by way of hill (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aviator

'flier' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'starting point by way of hill' is the wordplay.
'starting point' becomes 'A' (as in the phrase 'get from A to B').
'by way of' becomes 'via' (via means by way of or by means of).
'hill' becomes 'tor' (tor is a kind of hill).
'a'+'via'+'tor'='AVIATOR'

'reaches' is the link.

(Other definitions for aviator that I've seen before include "Pilot; style of sunglasses" , "Aircraft pilot" , "He travels up" , "Pilot of plane" , "One flying aircraft" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.