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Astern. Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Astern featured in LA Times Daily puzzle on March 25, 2026. We have found 29 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AFT.
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25 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32% | REAR Toward the ___; astern | (4) | ||
| 27% | RAFT It floats right astern | (4) | ||
| 27% | ARTHURTAFT Paintings damaged astern? | (10) | ||
| 27% | AFTERDECKS Areas astern, on ships. | (10) | ||
| 26% | DISASTER Reversal from wind is astern | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 24% | UNCHASTE Launch astern holding fast | (8) | The Telegraph Toughie | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 24% | EAST Direction in line astern (4) | (4) | ||
| 24% | AT THE REAR A sailor attending to cut astern | (11) | ||
| 24% | HASTE Speed maintained by launch astern | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 2, 2015 |
| 22% | PAST The ship astern has a history! (4) | (4) |
Clues for The LA Times Daily Puzzle on March 25, 2026
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In nautical terms, "astern" means behind a ship. "Aft" is a direction on a ship meaning towards the back. So, "astern" and "aft" both refer to the rear part of a vessel, making "AFT" the fitting answer to this clue.