The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word BOSN , but the solution may also be BOS’N which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Cap'n's mate crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BOSN | 95 % | 4 |
| BOS’N | 5 % | 7 |
Why may BOSN be the right solution?
The answer "BOS'N" is the right solution because it is a common abbreviation for "boatswain," which is the traditional term for a ship's officer responsible for maintenance and repairs. In nautical terms, the "Cap'n's mate" would be the boatswain, making "BOS'N" the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Cap'n's mate
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- amigo
- buddy
- companion
- consort
- friend
- hubby
- man
- mated
- mating
- pal
- partner
- serve
Crossword Answer definitions
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result BOSN
- Gobs are "under his thumb"
- Deck foreman
- Cap'n's mate
- Cap'n's subordinate
- Deck officer, for short
- Petty officer
- Warrant officer
- Petty officer at sea
- Apostrophized hand
- Warrant officer, for short