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Cross Ropes On Vessels Shrouds Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RATLINES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RATLINES
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RATLINES" which means:
- noun
- • (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sailors climbed up the ratlines to reach the top of the mast."
- • "She struggled to keep her balance as she clung to the swaying ratlines."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times24 Jan 1987 | Down 4 | |
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