The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REEFING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Bringing in, as a sail crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REEFING | 100 % | 7 |
Why may REEFING be the right solution?
The term "reefing" refers to the act of reducing the size of a sail by folding or rolling a portion of it. This is done to adjust the sail area and make it more manageable in strong winds. Therefore, "reefing" is the correct answer for the clue "Bringing in, as a sail."
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Crossword Answer definitions
REEFING verb- To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
- To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding.
- (of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply.
- The process of reefing (taking in a sail); an act of reefing; also used of clothing.
- A reef (seam of quartz).
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