Answer to "Boating hazards" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word REEFS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.

Boating hazards crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer Likelyness Letters
REEFS29 %5
WHIRLPOOLS29 %10
SNAGS14 %5
SHOALS14 %6
FLOES14 %5

Why may REEFS be the right solution?

"Reefs" are known to be hazardous for boaters as they can damage boats by causing them to run aground or get stuck. Therefore, "Reefs" is a fitting answer to the clue "Boating hazards."

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Boating hazards

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.
  • buoy
  • eddy
  • oar
  • reef
  • row
  • sandbar
  • shoal
  • snag
  • narrows
  • sandbank
  • alee
  • punter

Crossword Answer definitions

REEFS noun
  1. A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.
  2. A large vein of auriferous quartz; hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore.
  3. A portion of a sail rolled and tied down to lessen the area exposed in a high wind.
  4. A reef knot.
REEFS verb
  1. To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
  2. To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding.
  3. (of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply.
REEFS noun
  1. The itch; any eruptive skin disorder.
  2. Dandruff.

More crossword clues leading to the same solutions

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