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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 4 | Alter course in yacht and sail east | |
3 | 31% | 8 | Sail set at the bow of a yacht | |
Large Yacht Sail Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SPINNAKER" which means:
- noun
- • A large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind
An example sentence would be:
- • "The yacht unfolded its colorful spinnaker to catch the wind."
- • "The crew expertly raised the spinnaker as they prepared for the race."
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | Alter course in yacht and sail east
The Guardian Cryptic -
18 Oct 2004 | The Guardian Cryptic / 18 Oct 2004 |
2 | Common sail type on a yacht | |
3 | Large, triangular sail
The Guardian Quick -
30 Jul 2005 | The Guardian Quick / 30 Jul 2005 |
4 | Large gaff sail
New York Times -
01 Mar 1990 | New York Times / 01 Mar 1990 |
5 | Large sail secure in wind? Right
The Guardian Everyman -
12 Aug 2018 | The Guardian Everyman / 12 Aug 2018 |
6 | Sail set at the bow of a yacht | |
7 | Something flat and thin, such as a bed/mattress cover, large map, page of a book, piece of paper, sail etc
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13 Feb 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 13 Feb 2023 |