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| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 44% | 7 | Nautical term for a boom used to extend the foot of a jib or flying jib | |
| 3 | 44% | 12 | Jib-headed sail set on a stay extending to the bowsprit or jib boom | |
Raise The Jib Of A Crane Crossword Clue
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LUFF which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LUFF
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LUFF" which means:
- noun
- • (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
- • The act of sailing close to the wind verb
- • Sail close to the wind
- • Flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sail started to luff when the wind changed direction."
- • "The sailor quickly adjusted the sails to luff in order to slow down the boat."
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| New York Times22 Dec 1992 | Down 2 | |
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