“Vessels that may be propelled with poles” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAFTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Vessels that may be propelled with poles”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 11, 2025, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.