Stumped by the crossword clue "Clumsy boats"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on August 8, 2021. We've scoured our database and found 44 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is ARKS (4 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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44 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ARKS
Clumsy boats
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2021
99%
ARKS
Clumsy boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2021
8%
MINNESOTA
State with the most boats per capita
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
MINNESOTA
State with the most boats per capita
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
OARS
Steering implements on dragon boats
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
OARS
Steering implements on dragon boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
KAYAKS
Inuit boats
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
8%
KAYAKS
Inuit boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
8%
MARINAS
Where small boats moor
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
8%
MARINAS
Where small boats moor
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
8%
RISINGTIDE
It "lifts all boats" in a famous aphorism ... and what can be found in the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
8%
RISINGTIDE
It "lifts all boats" in a famous aphorism ... and what can be found in the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
8%
APISH
Big and clumsy
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
8%
APISH
Big and clumsy
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
8%
KLUTZIEST
Most clumsy
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
8%
KLUTZIEST
Most clumsy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
8%
SCOWS
Flat-bottomed boats
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
8%
SCOWS
Flat-bottomed boats
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
8%
GAWKY
Nervously clumsy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2024
8%
GAWKY
Nervously clumsy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2024
8%
TRAWLERS
Fishing boats
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2024
8%
TRAWLERS
Fishing boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2024
8%
UBER
Company that operates London river boats
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
8%
UBER
Company that operates London river boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
8%
SKIFFS
Flat-bottomed boats
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
8%
SKIFFS
Flat-bottomed boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
8%
BARGES
River boats
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 19, 2024
8%
BARGES
River boats
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 19, 2024
8%
YACHTS
Posh pleasure boats
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2023
8%
YACHTS
Posh pleasure boats
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
8%
MARINA
A lot of boats?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2023
8%
MARINA
A lot of boats?
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2023
8%
TIDE
A rising ___ lifts all boats
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2023
8%
TIDE
A rising ___ lifts all boats
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2023
8%
STERNS
Backs of boats (... first 4)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2023
8%
STERNS
Backs of boats (... first 4)
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2023
8%
BADIMPRESSION
After overloading the molding tray with putty, the clumsy dentist left the patient with a ...
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2023
8%
BADIMPRESSION
After overloading the molding tray with putty, the clumsy dentist left the patient with a ...
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2023
8%
THISISNOTADRILL
After failing to bore a hole through the tooth with a Waterpik, the clumsy dentist exclaimed ...
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2023
8%
THISISNOTADRILL
After failing to bore a hole through the tooth with a Waterpik, the clumsy dentist exclaimed ...
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2023
8%
JEWELINTHECROWN
After realizing her diamond ring had fallen into the amalgam mix, the clumsy dentist informed the patient there was a ...
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2023
8%
JEWELINTHECROWN
After realizing her diamond ring had fallen into the amalgam mix, the clumsy dentist informed the patient there was a ...
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2023
8%
SHORTTERMBOND
After cementing her finger to the patient's implant, the clumsy dentist promised it would just be a ...
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2023
8%
SHORTTERMBOND
After cementing her finger to the patient's implant, the clumsy dentist promised it would just be a ...
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2023
8%
CANOES
Lightweight boats
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2022
8%
CANOES
Lightweight boats
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2022
8%
DOCKS
Places to tie up boats
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2022
8%
DOCKS
Places to tie up boats
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2022
8%
YAWLS
Sailing boats
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 28, 2022
8%
YAWLS
Sailing boats
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 28, 2022
8%
SHIPYARDS
Where boats get built
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 5, 2022
8%
SHIPYARDS
Where boats get built
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 5, 2022
8%
OFME
“How clumsy —!”
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 30, 2021
8%
OFME
“How clumsy —!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 30, 2021
8%
RAFTS
Sometimes-inflatable boats
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2021
8%
RAFTS
Sometimes-inflatable boats
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2021
8%
LOON
Bird clumsy on land
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2020
8%
LOON
Bird clumsy on land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2020
8%
TUGS
Harbor boats
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 24, 2020
8%
TUGS
Harbor boats
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 24, 2020
8%
GLASSBOTTOM
Feature of some tour boats, or what the end of each starred answer can have?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2020
8%
GLASSBOTTOM
Feature of some tour boats, or what the end of each starred answer can have?
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2020
8%
MASTS
Poles on boats
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2020
8%
MASTS
Poles on boats
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2020
8%
CUTTERS
Coast Guard boats
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 24, 2020
8%
CUTTERS
Coast Guard boats
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 24, 2020
8%
BATHS
Toy boats float in them
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2020
8%
BATHS
Toy boats float in them
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2020
8%
VESSELS
Boats and gravy boats
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2019
8%
VESSELS
Boats and gravy boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2019
8%
DORIES
Fishing boats
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 15, 2019
8%
DORIES
Fishing boats
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2019
8%
ABLER
Less clumsy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2019
8%
ABLER
Less clumsy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2019
8%
UMIAKS
Inuit boats
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2019
8%
UMIAKS
Inuit boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2019
8%
THUMBS
All — (clumsy)
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 9, 2018
8%
THUMBS
All — (clumsy)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 9, 2018
1%
SMEE
Hook's boatswain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SMEE
Hook's boatswain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
AYE
Yes, to a boatswain
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
AYE
Yes, to a boatswain
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
SUBS
U-boats, e.g.
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 12, 2024
1%
SUBS
U-boats, e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 12, 2024
1%
SLOOPS
One-masted sailboats
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2022
1%
SLOOPS
One-masted sailboats
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2022
1%
QSHIP
Vessel used to lure U-boats
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 3, 2022
1%
QSHIP
Vessel used to lure U-boats
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Clumsy boats" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 44 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ARKS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Clumsy boats"?
The best answer for "Clumsy boats" is ARKS with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Clumsy boats" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 8, 2021.