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The Clue
How some ships turn (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ALEE
Tags
Notes
The answer ALEE is very common and appears about once every 25 puzzles.
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Not windward
Opposite of aweather
Out of the wind
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One way to turn at sea
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Definition
ALEE as an adverb:
1. on or toward the lee; "put the helm alee"