Catamaran feature
Editorially verified for the Aug 25, 2026
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Clue explained
A catamaran can have a SAIL as a propulsion feature; the singular clue calls for the singular noun.
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This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Catamaran feature” in the LA Times crossword is SAIL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 25, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 39-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Catamaran feature” answer
SAIL (4 letters)
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What does SAIL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SAIL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel
- a wind-catching apparatus attached to the arm of a windmill
- a voyage or excursion in a ship, especially a sailing ship or boat
When else has “Catamaran feature” appeared?
LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 25, 2026 (most recent) → SAIL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Catamaran feature”?
The answer is SAIL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Catamaran feature”?
4 letters: SAIL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 25, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 39-Down.
Can “Catamaran feature” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for August 25, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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