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3 | 38% | 12 | A pointed metal tool used in sailing to separate strands of rope | |
Separate The Strands Of As Rope Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "UNLAY" which means:
- verb
- • To untwist.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He unlayed the rope to inspect the frayed strands."
- • "The sailor unlayed the knot and repositioned it."
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New York Times09 Sep 2003 | Down 6 | |
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