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1 result for LUFF from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Aug 30, 2015	84A	Steer closer to the wind	Lee Taylor	Shortz

10 results for LUFF from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Wed Dec 30, 1992	31D	Sail into the wind	Michael A. Rampino	Maleska
Tue Dec 22, 1992	2D	Raise the jib of a crane	Arthur S. Verdesca	Maleska
Wed Sep 17, 1980	39A	Sail nearer the wind	Jean J. Davison	Maleska
Tue Mar 23, 1971	34D	Head into the wind	Unknown	Weng
Sun Nov 28, 1965	70D	Yacht-race maneuver.	Will Weng	Farrar
Mon Apr 13, 1964	58A	Sailing term.	Unknown	Farrar
Tue Nov 5, 1963	55A	Nautical term.	Arthur Schulman	Farrar
Thu Jun 14, 1962	5A	Sailing term.	Louise Earnest	Farrar
Sun May 14, 1961	47A	Nautical maneuver.	Christine Valence	Farrar
Sun Apr 23, 1961	10D	Sailing term.	W. E. Jones	Farrar

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