Pole used for extending a sail Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 17, 2024 · 47-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, February 17, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 17, 2024 · 47-Across · 5 letters
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a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally
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