Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expand? | Letters | Answer | Clue | |||||
| 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind | ||||||||
| 27% | 4 | Fluke features | ||||||
noun • the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one • one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile • one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain • a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater) • a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish • organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals verb • equip (a car) with fins • propel oneself through the water in a finning motion • show the fins above the water while swimming | ||||||||
| 27% | 5 | Fluke larva | ||||||
No meanings yet for this word...
| ||||||||
By No Fluke Does This Slow The Boat Down Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 144 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SEAANCHOR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SEAANCHOR
Updated: October 14, 2023
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Blissful time, messing about idly on lakeA force raised at some distance
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Cryptic02 Apr 2012 | Across 7 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | "Fluke" — Gordon's description encapsulating explosive fit?
The Guardian Cryptic -
28 Apr 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 28 Apr 2011 |
2 | A device used to stabilize or slow down the motion of an aircraft or a boat. | |
3 | A sea anchor that is used to slow down or stabilize a boat. | |
4 | Fluke features
New York Times -
29 Jan 1979 | New York Times / 29 Jan 1979 |
5 | Frequency of occurrence with small company would be a fluke
The Guardian Cryptic -
10 Oct 2022 | The Guardian Cryptic / 10 Oct 2022 |
6 | Nearly 12 again, which would be a fluke
The Guardian Cryptic -
14 Jun 2013 | The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Jun 2013 |
7 | North African gets nil, by a fluke
The Guardian Quiptic -
02 Feb 2015 | The Guardian Quiptic / 02 Feb 2015 |
