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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 50% | 9 | Nautical lines for hoisting sails | |
| 3 | 35% | 8 | Commonly found on sailing vessels for hoisting sails | |
Lines For Hoisting Sails Crossword Clue
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SHEETS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHEETS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHEETS" which means:
- noun
- • Any broad thin expanse or surface
- • Paper used for writing or printing
- • Bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs
- • (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape
- • Newspaper with half-size pages
- • A flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
- • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
- • A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel verb
- • Come down as if in sheets
- • Cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to buy new bed sheets."
- • "The hotel provided fresh sheets every day."
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