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Rod Entangled In Framework For Rigging Ropes Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CORDAGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CORDAGE

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199%7Exact Match!
231%6Entangled fishing lines or ropes
330%3 Liquid used to preserve ropes and rigging

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CORDAGE" which means:

    noun
  • • The amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
  • • The ropes in the rigging of a ship

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The ship's rigging was made of strong cordage."
  • • "Sailors rely on cordage to secure the sails."

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The Guardian Cryptic07 Jun 2006 Across 5
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