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| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 35% | 11 | Indications of being covered in tar or tar-like substances | |
| 3 | 35% | 9 | Trait that makes tar or tar-like substances difficult to work with | |
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
KEELHAUL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
KEELHAUL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "KEELHAUL" which means:
- verb
- • To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.
- • To rebuke harshly.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pirates threatened to keelhaul the crew if they didn't surrender the treasure."
- • "The captain decided to keelhaul the mutinous sailor as punishment."
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Apr 2006 | Down 17 | |
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