Crossword Genius

Downwind, for a ship (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alee

'downwind for a ship' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for alee that I've seen before include "On the sheltered side (of a ship)" , "On ship's sheltered side" , "Nautical term" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the Universal.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.