The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SHEEPSHANK which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2011.
Knot used to shorten lines crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHEEPSHANK | 100 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Knot used to shorten lines
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- sheepshank
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Crossword Answer definitions
SHEEPSHANK noun- A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.
- To shorten (a rope) using a sheepshank knot.
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