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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 60% | 9 | Sails that are set fore-and-aft between masts or on bowsprits | |
| 3 | 28% | 11 | A ship with fore-and-aft rigged sails on the two forward masts and square rigged sails on the others | |
Sails Fixed To Bowsprits Crossword Clue
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JIBS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
JIBS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "JIBS" which means:
- noun
- • Any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast) verb
- • Refuse to comply
- • Shift from one side of the ship to the other
An example sentence would be:
- • "He jibs at the idea of starting a new business."
- • "The horse jibs when the rider tries to mount."
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| New York Times05 Jun 2013 | Across 1 | |
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