The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RATLINS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1988.
Small ropes on ships crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RATLINS | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Small ropes on ships
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Crossword Answer definitions
RATLINS 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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