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Privateer Crossword Clue
There are 4 exact and 27 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CORSAIR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CORSAIR
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CORSAIR" which means:
- noun
- • A pirate along the barbary coast
- • A swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The corsair attacked the merchant ship and looted its cargo."
- • "The pirate captain commanded his corsairs to set sail for a plundering expedition."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times16 Jun 1985 | Down 57 | |
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