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Found On A Ship Aft Perhaps And Fragile Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TAFFRAIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TAFFRAIL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TAFFRAIL" which means:
- noun
- • The railing around the stern of a ship
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sailor leaned on the taffrail, gazing out at the vast ocean."
- • "The ship's taffrail was intricately carved with maritime symbols."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Jun 2001 | Across 11 | |
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