Diagonally set spar Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 24, 2009 · 3-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 24, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 24, 2009 · 3-Down · 5 letters
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a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally
noun
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