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The Clue
Veered, as a ship (5 letter answer)
The Answer
YAWED
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Notes
The answer YAWED is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Went off course
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Definition
YAW as a verb:
1. (gape, yawn, yaw) = be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon"
2. deviate erratically from a set course; "the yawing motion of the ship"
3. swerve off course momentarily; "the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it"