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The Clue

Sail into the wind (4 letter answer)

The Answer

LUFF

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Notes

The answer LUFF is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

LUFF as a noun:

1. (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
2. the act of sailing close to the wind

LUFF as a verb:

1. (luff, point) = sail close to the wind
2. flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides; "the sails luffed"