Swerves at sea Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 11, 2024 · 67-Down
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between May 1998 and February 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 11, 2024 · 67-Down · 4 letters
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swerve off course momentarily; "the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it"
verb
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