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2 | 35% | 7 | An essential tool for sailors and pilots | |
3 | 28% | 7 | Term for sailors or sailors' food | |
Sailors Compass Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PELORUS" which means:
- noun
- • A device used to take a bearing on a distant object.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The captain used the pelorus to navigate the ship."
- • "The pelorus on this vessel is not functioning properly."
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New York Times09 Feb 1977 | Across 57 | |
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