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Jib Or Jigger Crossword Clue

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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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
244%7 Nautical term for a boom used to extend the foot of a jib or flying jib
344%12Jib-headed sail set on a stay extending to the bowsprit or jib boom

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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New York Times06 Nov 1993 Down 20
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