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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 32% | 4 | The course followed by a yacht or ship that sails in a zigzag pattern | |
| 3 | 29% | 6 | Zigzag, in a way | |
Sails In A Zigzag Way Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 138 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TACKS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TACKS
Updated: April 13, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TACKS" which means:
- noun
- • The heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
- • A short nail with a sharp point and a large head
- • Gear for a horse
- • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
- • (nautical) the act of changing tack
- • Sailing a zigzag course verb
- • Fasten with tacks
- • Turn into the wind
- • Create by putting components or members together
- • Sew together loosely, with large stitches
- • Fix to; attach
- • Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She accidentally stepped on a few tacks and screamed in pain."
- • "He used tacks to secure the fabric to the bulletin board."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times14 Apr 2024 | Down 105 | |
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