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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 | ||||||||
| 36% | 5 | Word shortened from a three-word phrase that can be further shortened by dropping its first, fourth and fifth letters | ||||||
noun • a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) verb • act as a master of ceremonies | ||||||||
| 32% | 8 | Dysplasia causing shortened trunk and shortened limbs | ||||||
noun • a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature | ||||||||
Shortened Sail Crossword Clue
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REEFED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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REEFED
Updated: October 10, 2023
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