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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 25% | 7 | Sail rigged above the lower main sail | |
3 | 25% | 6 | Sail handling system that enables easy sail management | |
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We think the answer is "REEFS" which means:
- noun
- • A rocky region in the southern transvaal in northeastern south africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
- • A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
- • One of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind verb
- • Lower and bring partially inboard
- • Roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
- • Reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
An example sentence would be:
- • "Coral reefs are home to a diverse range of marine species."
- • "It is important to protect and preserve coral reefs for future generations."
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New York Times13 Sep 1980 | Across 23 | |
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