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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 8 | Engaging in petty theft or petty acts of dishonesty | |
3 | 34% | 6 | A former coin of the United Kingdom worth two shillings | |
Petty Officer Stole Two Shillings Taken Aboard Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BOATSWAIN" which means:
- noun
- • A petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
An example sentence would be:
- • "The boatswain called out orders to the crew."
- • "The boatswain inspected the rigging before the ship set sail."
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The Guardian Cryptic11 Mar 2014 | Across 20 | |
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