The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LUFFED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1961.
Sailed nearer the wind crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LUFFED | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Sailed nearer the wind
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- luff
- tack
- come
- haul
- reach
- right
- beat
- beats
- edge
- high
- pinch
- pinched
Crossword Answer definitions
LUFFED verb- (of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.
- (of a boat) To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively luff up)
- To let out (a sail) so that it luffs.
- To alter the vertical angle of the jib of a crane so as to bring it level with the load.
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