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Aid For Upwind Maneuvers Crossword Clue
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TRYSAIL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TRYSAIL
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "TRYSAIL" which means:
- noun
- • A small, strong three-sided sail sometimes set in place of the mainsail in heavy weather.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The trysail is a type of sail that is set on the mast of a sailing vessel."
- • "The sailors hoisted the trysail to catch the wind."
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| New York Times01 Nov 1997 | Down 8 | |
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