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| 3 | 25% | 7 | To forcibly change the direction of a sailing vessel by hauling in the windward corner of a square sail | |
Officer Getting Vessel To Change Direction Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SUBALTERN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SUBALTERN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SUBALTERN" which means:
- noun
- • A british commissioned army officer below the rank of captain adjective satellite
- • Inferior in rank or status adjective
- • Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.
- • Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The subaltern remained silent during the meeting."
- • "As a subaltern, he was responsible for leading a small group of soldiers."
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| The Guardian Cryptic18 Sep 2014 | Down 5 | |
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