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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 30% | 6 | A post or block at the foot of a derrick or crane | |
| 3 | 30% | 5 | A derrick | |
Derrick Booms Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 69 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
JIBS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
JIBS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "JIBS" which means:
- noun
- • Any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast) verb
- • Refuse to comply
- • Shift from one side of the ship to the other
An example sentence would be:
- • "He jibs at the idea of starting a new business."
- • "The horse jibs when the rider tries to mount."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times01 Jan 1983 | Across 10 | |
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