The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TRIMMED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1970.
Adjusted sails crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TRIMMED | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Adjusted sails
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- trimmed
- set
- square
- tackling
- alter
- assimilate
- centreboard
- delicate
- gear
- geared
- gwar
- justify
Crossword Answer definitions
TRIMMED verb- To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
- To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
- (of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
- (of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
- (of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
- To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
- To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
- (of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
- To rebuke; to reprove.
- To beat or thrash.
- That has been trimmed
- Furnished with trimmings
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