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| 2 | 39% | 8 | Used to secure the propeller to the propeller shaft in an outboard motor | |
| 3 | 35% | 9 | Does an initial wash before the real wash | |
Propeller Wash Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 102 possible answers.
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SLIPSTREAM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SLIPSTREAM
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SLIPSTREAM" which means:
- noun
- • The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller verb
- • To take advantage of the suction produced by a slipstream by travelling immediately behind the slipstream generator.
- • To incorporate additional software (such as patches) into an existing installer.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The racecar driver stayed close behind the leader in the slipstream."
- • "Cyclists take turns leading in order to share the slipstream."
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| New York Times25 Sep 1979 | Across 69 | |
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