Sheltered nautically Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Sheltered nautically" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Sheltered nautically" leads us to the answer "ALEE." Let's break down why this answer fits the clue:

1. Sheltered: In nautical terms, "sheltered" indicates protection from the wind or rough seas.
2. Nautically: This refers to anything related to ships, sailors, or navigation on the water.

When a ship is positioned "ALEE," it is on the side of the vessel that is sheltered from the wind. This term originated from the Old French "a la" meaning "to the." Sailors would use this term to indicate the leeward side, the side away from the wind's direction, offering protection. Therefore, "ALEE" perfectly fits the clue "Sheltered nautically" as it specifically refers to the protected side of a ship from the wind or rough weather, providing a clear and accurate solution to today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "ALEE"

on the side of a ship that is sheltered from the wind

Example :

you must not sit alee

he eased the helm alee

he motioned for them to move to the alee side

 The Crossword clue "Sheltered nautically" published 24 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Crossword Champ Premium	8 March 2024	ALEE
Crossword Champ Pro	1 June 2023	ALEE
Crossword Champ Daily	24 January 2022	ALEE
Penny dell sunday	22 September 2018	ALEE
The Washington Post	14 December 2015	ALEE
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	29 March 2015	ALEE
L.A. Times Daily	12 September 2014	ALEE
Universal	6 December 2013	ALEE
USA Today	30 August 2013	ALEE
New York Times	7 February 2005	ALEE