Answer: coxed

AnswerCrossword Clue
COXEDParticipated in crew, in a way
COXEDActed as member of a crew: Colloq.
COXEDDirected the rowers
coxedCOX, to steer a racing rowboat, also COXSWAIN
coxedto act as coxswain to (a boat)
coxedcoxswain