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Parts Of Ship Bows Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%6Exact Match!
220%8 Maker of arrows for bows
320%5 Extract from pines used to treat violin bows

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "HAWSES" which means:

    noun
  • • The hole that an anchor rope passes through

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The sailors tightened the hawses to secure the ship to the dock."
  • • "The captain ordered the crew to check the hawses before setting sail."

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New York Times28 Feb 2004 Down 42
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