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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ill-treat a sailor by giving him employment (5) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ABUSE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ABUSE Ill-treat a sailor by giving him employment (5) | (5) | ||
| 6% | MALICE Ill will | (6) | New York Times | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 6% | USER Employer | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 13, 2026 |
| 6% | HIRER Employer | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 6% | USED Ill-treated sailor, deserting, given employment | (4) | ||
| 5% | SHIPMATE Fellow sailor | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 5% | SPLEEN Ill humour | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Oct 27, 2026 |
| 5% | AGENCY Employment bureau (6) | (6) | The Sun Mini | Oct 27, 2026 |
| 5% | ABUSES Treats badly | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 24, 2026 |
| 5% | AHOY "Hey there, sailor!" | (4) | Boston Globe Mini | Oct 23, 2026 |
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