Boat Seam Sealer Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is OAKUM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: OAKUM

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	51%	7		Seam sealer
3	51%	9		Seam sealer

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We think the answer is "OAKUM" which means:

noun

• Loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships

An example sentence would be:

• "The ship's caulker used oakum to seal the gaps between the planks."
• "The sailor used a tarred oakum to fill the crevices in the hull."

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New York Times26 Aug 1985	Down 44
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