Beats initially typifying any naval sailor’s drum given a turn? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CAPSTAN Beats initially typifying any naval sailor’s drum given a turn? (7) The Times Cryptic Oct 21, 2022
58% USS Naval initials (3)
54% RATING Naval classification for a sailor (6) (6) Puzzler Aug 1, 2026
49% SALAMIS Short sailor all but unsuitable for naval battle (7) The Times Cryptic Jul 28, 2026
49% STONE "Any Given Sunday" director Oliver (5) LA Times Mini Jul 24, 2026
45% SHOO "Beat it!" (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 13, 2026
45% THUMP Beat corporation power, securing hope initially (5) The Times Cryptic Aug 10, 2026
45% SNARES Some drums (6) Universal Aug 10, 2026
45% EAR Organ with a drum (3) Universal Aug 9, 2026
45% ANCHORSAWEIGH Naval anthem (13) Newsday Aug 6, 2026

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