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| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 30% | 6 | A post or block at the foot of a derrick or crane | |
| 3 | 30% | 5 | A derrick | |
Part Of A Derrick Crossword Clue
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MAST which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MAST
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MAST" which means:
- noun
- • A vertical spar for supporting sails
- • Nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground
- • Nuts of forest trees used as feed for swine
- • Any sturdy upright pole verb
- • To supply and fit a mast to (a ship).
- • (of swine and other animals) to feed on forest seed or fruit.
- • (of a population of plants) to vary fruit and seed production in multi-year cycles.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ship's mast was tall and sturdy."
- • "He climbed up the mast to fix the sail."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times05 Mar 1987 | Down 32 | |
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