Former naval punishment where a sailor would be dragged under a ship (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KEELHAUL Former naval punishment where a sailor would be dragged under a ship (8) (8)
5% RATING Naval classification for a sailor (6) (6) Puzzler Aug 1, 2026
5% SALAMIS Short sailor all but unsuitable for naval battle (7) The Times Cryptic Jul 28, 2026
5% STARES Sailor on base wearing ship's goggles (6) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 17, 2026
5% TOWED Dragged in (5) Newsday Jul 11, 2026
5% HAULS Drags (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 7, 2026
5% HAULING Dragging (7) Premier Sunday Jun 7, 2026
5% KEELHAULS Punishes by dragging through water under a ship (9) (9)
4% WHATISIT "And this would be ...?" (8) The Atlantic Aug 6, 2026
4% ANCHORSAWEIGH Naval anthem (13) Newsday Aug 6, 2026
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