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Ruins Runaway Affairs On Ship Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SCUPPERS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCUPPERS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SCUPPERS" which means:
- noun
- • Drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard verb
- • Wait in hiding to attack
- • Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
An example sentence would be:
- • "Water poured through the scuppers and flooded the deck."
- • "The scuppers on the side of the ship were clogged with debris."
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 May 2009 | Down 16 | |
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