The term 'clear of the bottom' is a nautical phrase used to describe the process of a ship or boat being raised off the ground. The two crossword solutions for this term are ATRIP (5 letters) and AWEIGH (6 letters). ATRIP is an old nautical term meaning 'to raise anchor', while AWEIGH is another old nautical term meaning 'to lift off the ground'. Both terms refer to the same process of a ship or boat being raised off the ground, and are commonly used in the context of sailing.