The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word OAKUM which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1986.
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OAKUM | 100 % | 5 |
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Crossword Answer definitions
OAKUM noun- A material, consisting of tarred fibres, used to caulk or pack joints in plumbing, masonry, and wooden shipbuilding.
- The coarse portion separated from flax or hemp in hackling.
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