Fishing Lines Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	31%	10		Disheveled fishing lines
3	31%	8		Snarled fishing lines

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SNELLS" which means:

noun

• A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.

An example sentence would be:

• "He bought a pack of snells for fishing."
• "My tackle box is running low on snells."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times25 Aug 2001	Down 7
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