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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 48% | 7 | Thickened portion on the planking of a vessel's hull | |
| 3 | 47% | 6 | Hull planking | |
Hull Planking Bands Crossword Clue
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STRAKES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STRAKES
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STRAKES" which means:
- noun
- • Thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship
An example sentence would be:
- • "The boat has strakes along the hull for improved stability."
- • "I need to replace one of the strakes on my car's side panel."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times29 Sep 1985 | Down 118 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | An iron fitting, round or oval in section, made in curves to fit the shape of a hull, for application to the exterior planking of a wooden vessel to increase the vessels' strength. | |
2 | Continuous band of hull planking
New York Times -
04 Jul 1981 | New York Times / 04 Jul 1981 |
3 | Hull planking
New York Times -
16 May 1976 | New York Times / 16 May 1976 |
4 | Line a ship with planking
New York Times -
06 Nov 1978 | New York Times / 06 Nov 1978 |
5 | Line of planking in the hull of a wooden ship
The Guardian Quick -
28 Jan 2012 | The Guardian Quick / 28 Jan 2012 |
6 | Thickened portion on the planking of a vessel's hull | |
7 | Topmost planking of a wooden vessel's hull
The Guardian Quick -
24 Feb 2016 | The Guardian Quick / 24 Feb 2016 |
