Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 24% | 7 | Captains and commanders | |
| 3 | 24% | 8 | Captains of industry | |
Captains Spot Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 141 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HELM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HELM
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HELM" which means:
- noun
- • Steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
- • (figurative) a position of leadership verb
- • Be at or take the helm of
An example sentence would be:
- • "He took the helm and guided the ship through the storm."
- • "The captain grasped the helm tightly and steered the boat towards the shore."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
___ LingusRefrain in a children's song ... or a literal feature of 17-, 25-, 42- and 55-Across
TV broadcast slot
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times11 Aug 2020 | Across 38 | |
| New York Times24 May 2015 | Across 85 | |
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
Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Captains' insignia
New York Times -
30 Dec 1984 | New York Times / 30 Dec 1984 |
2 | Captains' right-hand men
New York Times -
22 Apr 1987 | New York Times / 22 Apr 1987 |
3 | Industry captains | |
4 | Nautical captains
The Guardian Quick -
11 Dec 2021 | The Guardian Quick / 11 Dec 2021 |
5 | Recruited American ship captains to attack British ships | |
6 | Sea captains wanting second breakfast
The Guardian Cryptic -
13 Aug 2001 | The Guardian Cryptic / 13 Aug 2001 |
7 | What lieutenants do to captains
New York Times -
09 Nov 2020 | New York Times / 09 Nov 2020 |
