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Sailors May Take A Turn Round Them Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BITTS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BITTS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BITTS" which means:
- noun
- • A strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines) verb
- • Secure with a bitt
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ship's crew quickly secured the ropes to the bitts on the port side."
- • "The captain directed the sailors to wrap the mooring lines around the bitts."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 May 2008 | Across 16 | |
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6 | Recorded and popularized the song 'Turn! Turn! Turn!' | |
7 | Wrote 'Turn! Turn! Turn!' |
