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One Keeping A Watch On Someone Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
239%9Keeping watch on someone or something
326%8 Time for keeping watch at night on a sailboat

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "STRAP" which means:

    noun
  • • An elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
  • • Hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
  • • A band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
  • • Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
  • verb
  • • Tie with a strap
  • • Beat severely with a whip or rod
  • • Sharpen with a strap
  • • Secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She tightened the strap on her backpack before heading out on the hike."
  • • "He used a strap to secure the boxes together during transportation."

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New York Times01 May 2011 Across 1
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