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A Tide Crossword Clue
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NEAP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NEAP
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "NEAP" which means:
- noun
- • A less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon verb
- • To trap a ship (or ship and crew) in water too shallow to move, due to the smaller tidal range occurring in a period of neap tides.
- • To ooze, to sink, to subside, to tail adjective
- • (of a tide) low; lowest; the ebb or lowest point of a tide.
- • Designating a tide which occurs just after the first and third quarters of the moon, when there is the least difference between high tide and low tide.
An example sentence would be:
- • "During a neap tide, the difference between high and low water is minimal."
- • "Fishermen prefer to go fishing during neaps because the water is calmer."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times29 Apr 1992 | Across 15 | |
| New York Times10 Dec 1988 | Across 67 | |
| New York Times29 Jul 1988 | Across 41 | |
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