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The Clue
Ships, to Swinburne (5 letter answer)
The Answer
KEELS
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Notes
The answer KEELS is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Definition
KEEL as a noun:
1. the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly
2. one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability
KEEL as a verb:
1. (stagger, reel, keel, lurch, swag, careen) = walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room"