The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RATLINES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1987.
Cross-ropes on vessels' shrouds crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RATLINES | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Cross-ropes on vessels' shrouds
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- ratlines
- shroud
- ratlins
- ratline
- rig
- stays
- fleet
- cat-harping
- guys
- rack
- anastomosis
- ratlin
Crossword Answer definitions
RATLINES noun- The rope or similar material used to make cross-ropes on a ship.
- Any of the cross ropes between the shrouds, which form a net like ropework, allowing sailors to climb up towards the top of the mast.
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