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| 2 | 52% | 5 | Ship's third mast, aftmost of the principal masts | |
| 3 | 52% | 6 | The aftmost of three masts | |
Aftmost Masts On Ships Crossword Clue
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MIZZENS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MIZZENS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "MIZZENS" which means:
- noun
- • Third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
- • Fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ship had three mizzens, each with its own mast and sail."
- • "The mizzens of the boat were damaged in the storm."
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| New York Times22 Aug 2021 | Down 59 | |
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