What does offing mean in crosswords?

offing means: the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore and is beyond the anchoring area

Which crossword clues can have offing as the answer?

Possible clues for offing include "Distant sea view".

Word entry · 6 letters

Best crossword clue

"Distant sea view"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈɒfɪŋ/Part of speech nounSorted ffginoStarts with OEnds with G1 cluesCommon crossword word

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the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore and is beyond the anchoring area

From off + -ing. Attested since before 1600. Early texts also spell the term offin and offen.

“to see (a ship) in the offing”
“I came to an Anchor in seven fathomes water in the offing to Sea.”
“That's the Grampus's crew. I seed her reported in the offing this morning; a three years' voyage, and a full ship.”

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01“Distant sea view”6 letters

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