The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SHEERLEGS which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2001.
Hoisting device: var crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHEERLEGS | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hoisting device: var
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- sheerlegs
- hoist
- winder
- winch
- crane
- davit
- petard
- sling
- block and tackle
- syphon
- adaptor
- gage
Crossword Answer definitions
SHEERLEGS noun- A form of derrick, consisting of three poles and a block and tackle, used to hoist and lower heavy weights, especially the masts of sailing ships.
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