1500s English explorer who sailed around the globe and led pirate attacks on Spanish ships: 2 wds. Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FRANCISDRAKE 1500s English explorer who sailed around the globe and led pirate attacks on Spanish ships: 2 wds. (12)
5% SEAS Sail the seven ___ (be an explorer) (4)
5% JIB Ship's sail (3) Newsday Apr 12, 2026
5% HERDED Led around (6) TV Apr 5, 2026
5% SLOOP Sailing ship (5) Puzzler Backwords Mar 15, 2026
4% ARENT The Spanish "no son," in English (5) The Washington Post Mini Apr 22, 2026
4% INSYNC Harmonious: 2 wds. (6) Commuter Apr 18, 2026
4% SPHERE Globe (6) The Telegraph Quick Apr 16, 2026
4% LEDON Deceived: 2 wds. (5) Commuter Apr 16, 2026
4% ITO "Who am ___ argue?": 2 wds. (3)
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