The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RATLINE , but the solution may also be RATLIN which is one of the most recent solution (1960 in New York Times).
Light, tarred rope crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RATLINE | 67 % | 7 |
| RATLIN | 33 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Light, tarred rope
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- ratlin
- marline
- grip
- gripping
- wood tar
- parceling
- leash
- whip
- tether
- cord
- lead
- messenger
Crossword Answer definitions
RATLINE 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.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result RATLINE
- Nautical rope
- Ship's ladder step
- Sailing ship "steps"
- Nautical rope rung
- Nautical ladder rung
- Rope ladder rung
- Rope rung on a ship
- Small tarred rope.
- Step of rope ladder.
- Part of a ship's ladder.