The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STERNWAY which also is the latest solution we found used in Boston Globe in 1982.
Ship's backward movement crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STERNWAY | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ship's backward movement
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- sternway
- brace
- place
- back stop
- reverse
- wheel
- backlash
- reaction
- recoil
- regress
- embargo
- maneuver
Crossword Answer definitions
STERNWAY noun- A backwards motion of a vessel.
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