Rowing crew Crossword Clue

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Please find today's clue from the given publisher "Independent.co.uk - Concise".
Let us gather the related details that will help us find the correct answer to "Rowing crew" clue .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Rowing crew" corresponds to the answer "EIGHT" for the following reasons:

• Number of Rowers: The term "Rowing crew" commonly refers to the group of individuals who propel a rowing boat or shell through the water. In the context of competitive rowing, there are specific terms used to describe the number of rowers in a boat. For example:
• The Eight: In a rowing context, "The Eight" typically refers to a rowing shell or boat that is propelled by eight rowers. Each rower has a designated seat, and together they work in unison to achieve efficient and powerful rowing strokes.
• Role of Coxswain: In an eight-person rowing crew, there is often a ninth member known as the coxswain who steers the boat and coordinates the rowers' efforts. However, the specific clue "Rowing crew" focuses on the rowers themselves rather than the coxswain.

Therefore, in the context of today's crossword puzzle, the answer "EIGHT" is a fitting solution for the clue "Rowing crew," as it directly relates to the common term used for a group of eight rowers working together in a rowing boat.

More Answers:

• EIGHT
• FOUR
• OARS

Definition of "EIGHT"

equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven, or two less than ten; 8

Example :

a committee of eight members

eight of them were unemployed

eight were acquitted

 The Crossword clue "Rowing crew" published 59 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Independent.co.uk - Concise	27 March 2024	EIGHT
Daily Quick	12 November 2023	EIGHT
The Guardian Speedy	18 June 2023	EIGHT
The Telegraph - Quick	11 October 2022	FOUR
Evening Standard - Quick	28 May 2021	EIGHT
The Irish Independent Simple	5 April 2021	EIGHT
The Guardian Quick	1 July 2020	EIGHT
The Sun Two Speed	25 December 2015	EIGHT
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	30 September 2015	EIGHT
The Sun Coffee Time	15 August 2015	EIGHT
The Guardian	14 May 2015	EIGHT
L.A. Times Daily	18 January 2011	OARS
Irish Times Simplex	25 September 2004	EIGHT