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| 31% | 7 | A method of changing the tack of a square-rigged ship, involving bringing the wind around the stern by hauling the fore boom to the windward side | ||||||
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Tangle Of Tack And Rusty Old Ship Crossword Clue
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CUTTYSARK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CUTTYSARK
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Sep 2012 | Down 15 | CUTTYSARK |
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