On open ocean is tarry anchor Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MAINSTAY On open ocean is tarry anchor (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 20, 2025
3% ATSEA On the open ocean (5) New York Times Midi Mar 31, 2026
3% LINGER Tarry, procrastinate (6) (6) Puzzler Feb 15, 2026
2% FLUKE Anchor part (5) The Times Sunday Concise Apr 12, 2026
2% NEPTUNE Ruler of the oceans (7) Newsday Apr 12, 2026
2% STAKE Tent anchor (5) Thomas Joseph Apr 10, 2026
2% ORIFICE Opening (7) The Telegraph Quick Apr 9, 2026
2% LINER Ocean cruiser (5) Puzzler Backwords Apr 8, 2026
2% NEWS Anchor's delivery (4) Thomas Joseph Apr 7, 2026
2% TESS "Ocean's Twelve" wife (4) Premier Sunday Apr 5, 2026

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