Hits the open waters, in a way Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SAILS Hits the open waters, in a way (5) Universal May 7, 2017
9% SLAP Open-handed hit (4) Newsday Jul 20, 2026
8% PARS Hits the mark, in a way (4) New York Times Aug 29, 2026
8% SPLAT Sound of a water balloon hitting the ground (5) The Atlantic Jul 17, 2026
7% SNAG Hit a ___ (4) New York Times Aug 30, 2026
7% BOAT Open water vehicle buoyant from time to time (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Aug 26, 2026
7% MISS Hit or __ (4) Commuter Aug 24, 2026
7% INTRO Opening (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 21, 2026
7% PORE Skin opening that may be "open" (4)
7% GAPS Openings (4) Thomas Joseph Aug 20, 2026

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