Reliable Tool Hoisted In The Beginning Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) adjective satellite • having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships • dependable • used especially of persons
	27%	14		Reliable element beginning to beat excessive protest back
	adjective satellite • having a bottom of copper or sheathed with copper
	25%	9		Fore-and-aft sail hoisted abaft a ship's main lower topsail
	noun • the lowermost sail on a mizzenmast

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