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Know the ___, phrase for understanding how something works, that comes from sailor slang for mastering miles of rigging Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ROPES Know the ___, phrase for understanding how something works, that comes from sailor slang for mastering miles of rigging | (5) | ||
| 5% | KEEL On an even ___, phrase for when something's steady and balanced, that comes from sailor slang for a ship's backbone being level in water | (4) | ||
| 5% | ITO "How was ___ know?" | (3) | New York Times | Oct 25, 2026 |
| 5% | TARS Sailors, in slang | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 5% | SMARTS Know-how | (6) | The Atlantic | Sep 6, 2026 |
| 5% | AFAR Come from ___ (miles away) | (4) | ||
| 4% | DEAD ___ in the water, phrase for when an idea is going nowhere, that comes from sailor slang for a motionless ship on calm, windless seas | (4) | ||
| 4% | RUN Cut and ___, phrase for leaving suddenly or cutting your losses, that comes from sailor slang for cutting an anchor loose to flee | (3) | ||
| 4% | PIPE ___ down, phrase you might use to get someone to be quiet, that comes from sailor slang for a bosun's bedtime whistle order | (4) | ||
| 4% | JIB "I like the cut of your ___," phrase for when you like someone's style, that comes from sailor slang for identifying allies by sail shape | (3) |
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