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Fore And Aft Rigged Vessel Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is KETCH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: KETCH

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199%5Exact Match!
298%5Exact Match!
383%10Fore-and-aft sails rigged on a mast located towards the aft of the ship

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "KETCH" which means:

    noun
  • • A sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost
  • verb
  • • (heading) to capture, overtake.
  • • (heading) to seize hold of.
  • • (heading) to intercept.
  • • (heading) to receive (by being in the way).
  • • (heading) to take in with one's senses or intellect.
  • • (heading) to seize attention, interest.
  • • (heading) to obtain or experience
  • • To hang.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The captain sailed the ketch across the open ocean."
  • • "The ketch was moored at the marina, its white sails furled neatly."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times13 Jul 2018 Across 36
New York Times08 Apr 2016 Across 23
New York Times27 Aug 2001 Down 10
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