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The Clue

Nautical direction (7 letter answer)

The Answer

LEEWARD

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Notes

The answer LEEWARD is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.

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Definition

LEEWARD as a noun:

1. the direction in which the wind is blowing
2. (lee, lee side, leeward) = the side of something that is sheltered from the wind

LEEWARD as an adjective:

1. on the side away from the wind; "on the leeward side of the island"

LEEWARD as an adverb:

1. (leeward, upwind) = toward the wind; "they were sailing leeward"