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Surprised At Sea By A Sudden Wind Shift Crossword Clue
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TAKENABACK which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TAKENABACK
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times16 Oct 1993 | Across 54 | TAKENABACK |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | (Of wind) shift in a clockwise direction
The Guardian Quick -
24 Mar 2023 | The Guardian Quick / 24 Mar 2023 |
2 | A term used in sailing for a sudden shift in wind direction | |
3 | Sea duty shift on second working day
The Guardian Cryptic -
27 Dec 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Dec 2011 |
4 | Sudden puff of wind
The Guardian Quick -
06 Feb 2024 | The Guardian Quick / 06 Feb 2024 |
5 | Sudden shift
New York Times -
29 Nov 2019 | New York Times / 29 Nov 2019 |
6 | Sudden shift, in sailing
New York Times -
20 Apr 1977 | New York Times / 20 Apr 1977 |
7 | Surprised with a sudden jarring |
