Crossword Genius

Nautical upright nearest the bow (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

foremast

(Another definition for foremast that I've seen is " Sort of post".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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.