Scratching Your Head Over ‘Airdrops’? Unveiling The Answer Here

As a detective solving the mystery of the crossword clue ‘Airdrops?‘, the first thing that comes to mind is a military operation where supplies are airdropped. However, something feels off about that definition. On further thought, I realize that clue is a play on words as it ends with a question mark. I explore alternative meanings for airdrops and it strikes me that airdrops could be reference to the release of moisture in the atmosphere, i.e. mist. Suddenly, it all clicks into place and I know that the answer to the clue is ‘MIST‘. This thought process from initial exploration to alternative meanings and then finding the answer successfully solves this mystery.