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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 55% | 7 | Nautical term for a boom used to extend the foot of a jib or flying jib | |
| 3 | 44% | 12 | Jib-headed sail set on a stay extending to the bowsprit or jib boom | |
Flying Jib Eg Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 84 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SAIL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SAIL
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SAIL" which means:
- noun
- • A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- • An ocean trip taken for pleasure
- • Any structure that resembles a sail verb
- • Traverse or travel on (a body of water)
- • Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
- • Travel on water propelled by wind
- • Travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
An example sentence would be:
- • "We will sail to the caribbean for our vacation."
- • "The boat sailed gracefully across the lake."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times13 Jan 2003 | Down 60 | |
| New York Times02 Feb 1997 | Across 64 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | A boom attached to a jib or flying jib to control its shape | |
2 | Adjusted the jib
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03 Oct 1992 | New York Times / 03 Oct 1992 |
3 | Flying jib
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07 Dec 1978 | New York Times / 07 Dec 1978 |
4 | Flying jib, for one
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01 May 2003 | New York Times Bonus / 01 May 2003 |
5 | Flying jib or spanker
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15 Aug 1980 | New York Times / 15 Aug 1980 |
6 | Jib boom or gaff
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23 Nov 1990 | New York Times / 23 Nov 1990 |
7 | Nautical term for a boom used to extend the foot of a jib or flying jib |
