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It Could Be Eaten Sailing Or It Could Be Sweeping Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is GENERALISATION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: GENERALISATION

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noun

• an idea or conclusion having general application

• the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

• reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

• (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

23%7Sailing tactic for sailing into the wind
noun

• a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

• (nautical) the act of changing tack

23%8Sailing vessels with excellent sailing capabilities
noun

• A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.

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The Guardian Cryptic13 Feb 2003 Across 21
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