Short Lines For Fishhooks Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SNELLS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SNELLS

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	42%	10		Fishhooks are often baited with these
3	33%	8		Device using a series of fishhooks

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SNELLS" which means:

noun

• A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.

An example sentence would be:

• "He bought a pack of snells for fishing."
• "My tackle box is running low on snells."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times26 Apr 1988	Down 5
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