We have listed below *Navigation hurdle for a sailboat crossword clue answers based on our database. This clue was last seen on March 6 2023 in the NYT crossword puzzle.
Crossword Clue | Answer | Length |
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*Navigation hurdle for a sailboat | HEADWIND | 8 letters |
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Crossword Answer for *Navigation hurdle for a sailboat
*Navigation hurdle for a sailboat NYT crossword clue answer with 8 letters is:
- HEADWIND
Why this answer? Meaning: HEADWIND is a type of wind that blows directly against the direction of travel. It is a navigation hurdle for a sailboat as it reduces the boat's speed and makes it harder to move forward.
Other solutions or synonyms
Are you looking for a different answer? If you are playing another crossword puzzle game (not NYT), other (less) possible solutions to *Navigation hurdle for a sailboat crossword or HEADWIND synonyms are: REEF (65%), GALE (45%), TIDE (50%), BREEZE (80%), SQUALL (30%)
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