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Sailors Aid Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SEXTANT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SEXTANT
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SEXTANT" which means:
- noun
- • A unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees
- • A measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a sextant to navigate his ship across the ocean."
- • "The sailor relied on the accuracy of the sextant to determine his position at sea."
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New York Times04 May 2000 | Down 24 | |
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