A Sound Method To Describe An Anchor Being Lifted Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is AWEIGH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: AWEIGH

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	33%	4		Lifted an anchor
3	33%	5		Anchor just lifted, ready for a journey

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "AWEIGH" which means:

adjective satellite

• (used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom
• (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom

adjective

• Just drawn out of the ground, and hanging perpendicularly; atrip; said of the anchor.

An example sentence would be:

• "The anchor is aweigh."
• "She watched as the ship set sail with aweigh anchor."

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The Guardian Cryptic18 Mar 2013	Across 12
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