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Shortens Sail On Seeing Dangerous Rocks Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is REEFS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: REEFS

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
231%9Seeing the truth or seeing things in a new light
328%3 The rocks in "on the rocks"

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We think the answer is "REEFS" which means:

    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

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Coral reefs are home to a diverse range of marine species."
  • • "It is important to protect and preserve coral reefs for future generations."

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