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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Knot used for shortening a rope . 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHEEPSHANK.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHEEPSHANK Knot used for shortening a rope | (10) | ||
| 3% | ELIDES Shortens, in addresses | (6) | Newsday | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 3% | SAYIDO Tie the knot | (6) | USA Today | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 3% | TYE Rope used in sailing | (3) | ||
| 3% | RETIE Knot again | (5) | New York Times | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 3% | NOOSE Loop with a running knot, used as a snare (5) | (5) | Puzzler | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 3% | ABRIDGE Shorten | (7) | Universal | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 3% | WEDS Ties the knot | (4) | Newsday | Feb 22, 2026 |
| 3% | HEM Shorten, as pants | (3) | Universal | Feb 21, 2026 |
| 3% | LASSOS Ropes in | (6) | New York Times | Feb 20, 2026 |
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