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Hook Used To Land Fish Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GAFF" which means:
- noun
- • A sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
- • A spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
- • An iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish verb
- • To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
- • To cheat or hoax.
- • To gamble.
- • To affix or cover with gaffer tape.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He forgot to remove the gaff from the hook before casting his fishing line."
- • "The comedian's gaff during the live performance made everyone laugh even harder."
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The Guardian Quick30 Jul 2020 | Across 8 | |
The Guardian Quick22 Jun 2017 | Across 5 | |
The Guardian Quick20 Mar 2015 | Down 18 | |
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