It’s used to propel a rowboat

Row, Row, Row Your … What? A Crossword Conundrum!

Today’s crossword puzzle throws us a curveball with a clue that’s all about nautical propulsion. It’s simple enough: “It’s used to propel a rowboat.” But finding the answer…well, that’s where the fun begins!

This clue is a bit of a trickster, playing on our assumptions about rowing. We immediately think of oars, right? But the crossword is rarely so straightforward. There’s a little more to this clue than meets the eye.

So, let’s put on our thinking caps and delve into the world of watercraft. We need to find a word that describes something used to propel a rowboat. It can’t be “oars”, because that’s too obvious.

Think about the mechanics of rowing. What is the force that actually moves the boat? What else could be used to generate that force?

The answer is out there, waiting to be uncovered. Are you ready to dive in? Let me know your guesses in the comments below!

Keywords:

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Available Answers:

Oar.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Daily Celebrity Crossword – 9/12/24 Top 40 Thursday