The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DOLDRUMS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1962.
Area dreaded by sailors crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DOLDRUMS | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Area dreaded by sailors
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Crossword Answer definitions
DOLDRUMS noun- A slothful or stupid person.
- Usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.
- Usually preceded by the: the state of a sailing ship when it is impeded by calms or light, baffling winds, and is unable to make progress.
- (by extension) Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.
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