Stopped a ship using the wind, in nautical lingo Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LAIDTO Stopped a ship using the wind, in nautical lingo (6) New York Times Jan 2, 2021
5% AYES Nautical assents (4) New York Times Mar 17, 2026
5% KNOT Nautical speed measure (4) Newsday Mar 15, 2026
5% WHACKS Ices, in gangster lingo (6) Wall Street Journal Mar 14, 2026
5% CEASE Stop (5) USA Today Mar 11, 2026
5% ALEE Nautical direction (4) Newsday Mar 8, 2026
5% AYE Nautical "yes" (3) Newsday Mar 8, 2026
5% TEAK Furniture wood often used in ships (4)
5% SENT Shipped (4) Commuter Mar 2, 2026
5% SOARS Glides using paddle on board ship (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 26, 2026

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