Crossword clue
Downwind crossword clue
We have 6 answers for the clue “Downwind”, from 3–13 letters. The most likely answer is LEEWARD.
All answers for “Downwind”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| LEE | 3 | Sheltered, away from the wind |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| ALEE | 4 | On or towards the lee side |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| LEEWARD Best match | 7 | On or towards the sheltered side |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| TO LEEWARD | 9 | Towards the side away from the wind |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| WITH THE WIND | 11 | In the direction the wind blows |
| 13-letter answers | ||
| BEFORE THE WIND | 13 | Sailing with the wind behind |
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What does “Downwind” mean?
An adverb or adjective meaning in the direction the wind is blowing, away from its source. Sailors have their own vocabulary for it.
Solving tip
LEEWARD (7) and ALEE (4) are the nautical answers, and ALEE is a crossword regular. LEE fits three letters when used as a modifier, as in the lee side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Downwind"?
The most likely answer is LEEWARD (7 letters) — On or towards the sheltered side. Other common answers are ALEE (4), LEE (3), TO LEEWARD (9), BEFORE THE WIND (13).
How many letters are in the answer to "Downwind"?
Answers to "Downwind" range from 3–13 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.