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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 5 | Area for anchor cables | |
3 | 32% | 10 | Openings in the bow of a ship for cables or anchor chains | |
Spots On Ships For Anchor Cables Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HAWSES" which means:
- noun
- • The hole that an anchor rope passes through
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sailors tightened the hawses to secure the ship to the dock."
- • "The captain ordered the crew to check the hawses before setting sail."
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