NYT Midi Crossword · 10-Across · 8 letters

Oar-propelled vessels NYT Midi Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed September 3, 2026

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Use the eight-letter plural compound for small boats powered by oars.

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Answer

ROWBOATS

Why it fits

ROWBOATS directly matches the plural vessels powered by oars. The eight-letter compound is entered as one word.

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What narrows the clue

The propulsion method identifies a specific boat category, and both clue and answer are plural.

Answer meaning

Rowboats are small boats moved through water by pulling oars.

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