The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WARSHIP which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 1996.
"Old Ironsides" was one crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| WARSHIP | 100 % | 7 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: "Old Ironsides" was one
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- constitution
 - isaac
 - aboard
 - hardship
 - long
 - raise
 - tinker
 - dodder
 - old-fashioned
 - move out
 - marshals
 - gladiator
 
Crossword Answer definitions
WARSHIP noun- Any ship built or armed for naval combat.
 
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