| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Thick ropes or cables for mooring (7) | The Guardian Quick | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Washers are bound to hold ships (7) | ||
| Nautical ropes | The New Yorker | 09 Jul 2018 |
| Heavy-duty ropes | ||
| Nautical tow ropes | ||
| Nautical tow ropes | ||
| Shipping lines? | ||
| Heavy-duty ropes | ||
| Anchor cables | ||
| Ropes | ||
| Mooring ropes. |