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| 2 | 48% | 5 | Part of lower steering mechanism on boat with no top | |
| 3 | 48% | 6 | Boat's steering mechanism | |
From Old English For Paddle Oar The Steering Mechanism Of A Boat Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RUDDER which was last seen in the Telegraph Herculis crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUDDER
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RUDDER" which means:
- noun
- • A hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
- • (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
An example sentence would be:
- • "The rudder on the ship broke during the storm."
- • "The pilot adjusted the rudder to change the direction of the airplane."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Herculis03 Jul 2023 | Down 25 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | A stroke made by a paddle or oar moving upwards in water | |
2 | Boat's steering mechanism
The Guardian Speedy -
05 Apr 2009 | The Guardian Speedy / 05 Apr 2009 |
3 | European steering mechanism announced
The Guardian Cryptic -
20 Mar 2014 | The Guardian Cryptic / 20 Mar 2014 |
4 | Maneuvered with a paddle or oar | |
5 | Part of lower steering mechanism on boat with no top
Telegraph Cryptic -
28 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Cryptic / 28 Mar 2023 |
6 | Steering mechanism
New York Times -
30 Aug 1976 | New York Times / 30 Aug 1976 |
7 | Steering mechanism for a boat
The Guardian Quick -
27 Sep 2017 | The Guardian Quick / 27 Sep 2017 |
