Twists off course, as a ship Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 28, 2025 · 54-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 28, 2025 · 54-Across · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
swerve off course momentarily; "the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it"
verb
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