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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 29% | 5 | A term used in sailing for a sudden shift in wind direction | |
| 3 | 28% | 4 | Sudden shift | |
Sudden Shift In Sailing Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 143 possible answers.
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GYBE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GYBE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GYBE" which means:
- verb
- • Shift from one side of the ship to the other noun
- • The act of gybing.
- • (by extension) a sudden change in approach or direction; vacillation.
- • Alternative spelling of jibe
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sailor had to quickly gybe the sail to avoid crashing into the buoy."
- • "During the race, the yacht gybed smoothly to catch the favorable wind."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times20 Apr 1977 | Down 27 | |
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1 | "Sailing, sailing, over ___"
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12 Sep 1980 | New York Times / 12 Sep 1980 |
2 | A term used in sailing for a sudden shift in wind direction | |
3 | Shift dressing single bird
The Guardian Cryptic -
31 Jul 2012 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Jul 2012 |
4 | Shift very carefully
New York Times -
23 Jul 2004 | New York Times / 23 Jul 2004 |
5 | Sudden shift
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29 Nov 2019 | New York Times / 29 Nov 2019 |
6 | Surprised at sea by a sudden wind shift
New York Times -
16 Oct 1993 | New York Times / 16 Oct 1993 |
7 | The shift explained by this law is also known as the 'First Consonant Shift' |
