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The Clue

Shortcuts for ships (6 letter answer)

The Answer

CANALS

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Notes

The answer CANALS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.

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Definition

CANAL as a noun:

1. (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
2. (duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel) = a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; "the tear duct was obstructed"; "the alimentary canal"; "poison is released through a channel in the snake's fangs"
3. long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation

CANAL as a verb:

1. (canal, canalize, canalise) = provide (a city) with a canal