The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word JIBS , but the solution may also be SHEETS which is one of the most recent solution (2009 in LA Times).
Sails crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| JIBS | 67 % | 4 |
| SHEETS | 17 % | 6 |
| PUTSTOSEA | 8 % | 9 |
| SPINNAKERS | 8 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Sails
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cruise
- navigate
- voyage
- canvas
- sheet
- sweep
- canvass
- yards
- wings
- studding
- sheets
- part
Crossword Answer definitions
JIBS noun- A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
- (usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
- The projecting arm of a crane.
- (metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
- An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park.
- One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.
- A stationary condition; a standstill.
- The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result JIBS
- Small sails
- Triangular sails
- Sloopsà sails
- Sails on bowsprits
- Staysails
- Small triangular sails
- Three-sided sails
- Tiangular sails
- Schooner features
- Arms of cranes.
More clues leading to the result SHEETS
- Hotel supply
- Linen closet collection
- Three ___ to the wind (plastered)
- Pieces of paper
- Bedding
- Ream parts
- Bed linens
- Layers
- Parts of pads
- Linen closet stack