| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| topsails | A fore-and-aft sail set above the gaff |
| mizen | a fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast |
| mizens | a fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast |
| mainsails | The sail set on the after side of the mainmast in a fore-and-aft-rigged vessel |
| spankers | A fore-and-aft sail set on the after side of a ship's mast, esp. the mizzenmast |
| trysails | A small, strong fore-and-aft sail set on the mast of a sailing vessel in heavy weather |
