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Skipper Goes Round Southern Island Missing Bit Of Ships Apparatus Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CAPSTAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CAPSTAN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "CAPSTAN" which means:
- noun
- • A windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sailors used the capstan to raise the anchor."
- • "The capstan was made of sturdy metal."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic09 May 2018 | Down 17 | |
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