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Plank Fixer Treated With Elaterin Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TREENAIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TREENAIL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "TREENAIL" which means:
- noun
- • A wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
An example sentence would be:
- • "The shipbuilders used treenails to fasten the planks of the boat together."
- • "He hammered the treenail into the wooden beam to secure it in place."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Jan 2009 | Down 14 | |
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