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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"