Sternward - Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Sternward?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Sternward is AFT. Other possible answers include ABAFT.

Q: How many solutions are there for Sternward?

We have found 2 possible answers for the crossword clue Sternward.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Sternward?

Clues like Sternward often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sun Two Speed, Metro, The Times Quick Cryptic, The Times Jumbo, Daily Mirror, among others.

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 28/08/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Sternward.

5 letter answer(s) to sternward

ABAFT

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane; "stow the luggage aft"; "ships with square sails sail fairly efficiently with the wind abaft"; "the captain looked astern to see what the fuss was about"

3 letter answer(s) to sternward

AFT

(nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane; "stow the luggage aft"; "ships with square sails sail fairly efficiently with the wind abaft"; "the captain looked astern to see what the fuss was about"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Sternward’

What's the best solution for Sternward?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Sternward is AFT. Other possible answers include ABAFT.

How many solutions are there for Sternward?

We have found 2 possible answers for the crossword clue Sternward.

Which crosswords feature clues like Sternward?

Clues like Sternward often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sun Two Speed, Metro, The Times Quick Cryptic, The Times Jumbo, Daily Mirror, among others.

Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Sternward'

Clue	Answers
Behind	19
Back	15
Rear	14
Nautical direction	4
To the rear	3
Back at sea	2
Back at sea?	2
Back of a boat	2
Back on board	2
Fore's opposite	2
In the back	2
Rearward	2
Toward the back	2
Toward the rudder	2
Toward the stern	2
(Nautically) behind	1
A pink organ moving towards the rear	1
Accepted award (briefly revealing behind)	1
Article paper gets behind	1
Astern	1
At the back of a boat	1
At the back of a ship	1
At the stern	1
Away from the bow	1
Back from boating?	1
Back of the boat	1
Behind award for actor's moving finale	1
Crazy, dropping head to the back	1
Early P.M.	1
Like a jiggermast	1
Near the stern	1
Nearer stern, a graduate with paper	1
Not fore	1
Overweight female goes right to the back	1
Rearward, at sea	1
Sailor’s behind, a pink one?	1
Sailor's behind	1
Situated towards the stern	1
Stern view?	1
Tailward	1
Tailward, on jets	1
Time in some want ads	1
To the rear of	1
To the rear, to a rear ad	1
Toward the back of a boat	1
Toward the rear	1
Toward the tail	1
Toward the tiller	1
Toward's a ship's stern	1
Towards the stern	1

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