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| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 28% | 11 | A ship with fore-and-aft rigged sails on the two forward masts and square rigged sails on the others | |
| 3 | 28% | 9 | Sails used in combination with other types of sails on a ship | |
Some Sails Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 119 possible answers.
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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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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times11 Feb 2004 | Down 24 | |
| New York Times01 Sep 1982 | Down 39 | |
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