The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SEXTANT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Seafarer’s device crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SEXTANT | 100 % | 7 |
Why may SEXTANT be the right solution?
A sextant is a navigational instrument used by seafarers to measure the angle between two visible objects, typically the horizon and a celestial body, like the sun or a star. This helps them determine their position at sea.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Seafarer’s device
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Crossword Answer definitions
SEXTANT noun- A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude.
- One sixth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 60°.
- One of six groups of adjacent teeth, excluding the wisdom teeth. The front sextants go from canine to canine, and there are sextants on the right and left of these. See w:Periodontal examination.
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