The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WHITECAPS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Waves on rough seas crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WHITECAPS | 100 % | 9 |
Why may WHITECAPS be the right solution?
"Whitecaps" are waves with white foamy crests that form on rough seas due to strong winds. This term specifically refers to the white appearance of the wave tops, making it a fitting answer for the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Waves on rough seas
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- choppy
- lumpy
- swell
- boisterous
- chop
- heavy
- pentland firth
- sea legs
- sea
- wash
- calm
- roll
Crossword Answer definitions
WHITECAPS noun- Any of several birds having a white patch on the head.
- A wave having a white crest; a breaker.
- A member of a self-appointed vigilante committee that carried out lynchings. Some early ones wore white hoods or masks.
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