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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 | ||||||||
| 33% | 4 | Sail nearer the wind | ||||||
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 | ||||||||
| 28% | 11 | A ship with fore-and-aft rigged sails on the two forward masts and square rigged sails on the others | ||||||
noun • A sailing vessel similar to a barque, but fore-and-aft (schooner) rigged on the mainmast | ||||||||
Sails Nearer The Wind Crossword Clue
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LUFFS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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LUFFS
Updated: October 10, 2023
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1 | *"Mm-hmm, get a little nearer"?
New York Times -
30 Jun 2024 | New York Times / 30 Jun 2024 |
2 | A ship with fore-and-aft rigged sails on the two forward masts and square rigged sails on the others | |
3 | Gentle wind catching sails?
The Guardian Quick -
06 Sep 2024 | The Guardian Quick / 06 Sep 2024 |
4 | Nearer
The Guardian Quick -
16 Oct 2008 | The Guardian Quick / 16 Oct 2008 |
5 | Sail nearer the wind
New York Times -
17 Sep 1980 | New York Times / 17 Sep 1980 |
6 | Sails close to the wind
New York Times -
09 Jan 1994 | New York Times / 09 Jan 1994 |
7 | Sails used in combination with other types of sails on a ship |
