*Motion of receding waves Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 16, 2025 · 31-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 16, 2025 · 31-Across · 8 letters
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What does this clue mean?
the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward; "the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe"
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