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The Clue

Some sails (4 letter answer)

The Answer

JIBS

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Notes

The answer JIBS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.

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Definition

JIB as a noun:

1. any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)

JIB as a verb:

1. (resist, balk, baulk, jib) = refuse to comply
2. (jibe, gybe, jib, change course) = shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly"