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3 | 42% | 8 | Admiral who was the first to hold the rank of vice admiral in the US Navy | |
Skipper Or Admiral Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BUTTERFLY" which means:
- noun
- • Diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
- • A swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down verb
- • Flutter like a butterfly
- • Cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking
- • Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
An example sentence would be:
- • "The colorful butterfly landed on the flower."
- • "She captured a beautiful butterfly in her hands."
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1 | "Hard ___" (skipper's order)
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2 | Admiral who was the first to hold the rank of vice admiral in the US Navy | |
3 | A Yankee skipper
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29 Dec 1985 | New York Times / 29 Dec 1985 |
5 | First rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral of the United States Navy | |
6 | From the Middle English for “boat boy”, a short word for the skipper or helm of a lifeboat or racing shell; or, a cultivar of apple
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11 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 11 Mar 2023 |
7 | Skipper, to Barbie
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07 Jul 2007 | New York Times / 07 Jul 2007 |
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