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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 5 | Sails nearer the wind | |
3 | 32% | 14 | Navigating with the sail positioned in order to sail as directly into the wind as possible | |
Sail Nearer The Wind Crossword Clue
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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 Times17 Sep 1980 | Across 39 | |
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