Sailing maneuvers

TACKS

"Hint: "Changes direction on the water, perhaps to catch the wind differently." This hint suggests the action of altering course while sailing, which is central to the concept of tacking, without directly stating the answer. It also avoids repeating the original clue ("maneuvers") and keeps the focus on the nautical context."

Clue: "Sailing maneuvers" Answer: "TACKS" Explanation: In sailing, a tack refers to a maneuver where a boat changes its course by turning its bow (front) through the wind, allowing it to sail in a new direction. The word "tacks" (plural) directly describes these sailing maneuvers, making it a straightforward definition-based clue.