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Triangular Sails Crossword Clue
There are 4 exact and 129 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
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 Times15 May 2021 | Across 47 | |
| New York Times22 Jul 2013 | Down 1 | |
| New York Times30 Oct 2011 | Down 62 | |
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1 | A cloth surface for an oil; the painting itself; sails/tents collectively; or, the material upon which embroidery or tapestry is worked
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2 | After struggling free, bird makes secure place in the sails
The Guardian Cryptic -
21 Mar 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 21 Mar 2003 |
3 | A ship with fore-and-aft rigged sails on the two forward masts and square rigged sails on the others | |
4 | Fix, as sails
New York Times -
30 Aug 2008 | New York Times / 30 Aug 2008 |
5 | Flap, as sails
New York Times -
30 Dec 1982 | New York Times / 30 Dec 1982 |
6 | Sails used in combination with other types of sails on a ship | |
7 | Wheeled vehicle with sails
The Guardian Speedy -
07 Mar 2004 | The Guardian Speedy / 07 Mar 2004 |
