The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word UNRIG which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Strip of gear, as a ship crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| UNRIG | 100 % | 5 |
Why may UNRIG be the right solution?
The answer "UNRIG" is the right solution because it means to strip a ship of its gear, such as sails or rigging.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Strip of gear, as a ship
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- unrig
- stripped
- strap
- strapped
- helm
- radar
- unharness
- ungear
- davit
- false keel
- rigging
- tackle
Crossword Answer definitions
UNRIG verb- To remove the rigging from (a vessel, etc.).
- To disable.
- To undress (someone).
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