It May Appear Smart On The Stern Of A Boat Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
	noun • a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door • a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
	27%	9		Main seating area on the stern of a boat
	noun • a deck abaft of midships
	27%	4		The direction in which a boat's stern is turned when its bow crosses the wind
	adverb • on or toward the lee

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The Guardian Cryptic17 Jul 2017	Across 26
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