Pirate captain in awkward spot they are for hanging (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% POTHOOKS Pirate captain in awkward spot they are for hanging (8) (8)
7% HELM Spot for a ship's captain (4) New York Times Apr 29, 2026
7% EAVE Spot for an icicle to hang (4) Universal Apr 27, 2026
6% ROB Pirate (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 4, 2026
6% CLIFF Hang glider's launching spot, perhaps (5) LA Times Daily Apr 14, 2026
6% CORSAIR Pirate (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 13, 2026
5% ARR Pirate's cry (3) Universal May 17, 2026
5% DRAPE Hang loosely (5) New York Times Mini May 17, 2026
5% AHAB Melville captain (4) Eugene Sheffer May 16, 2026
5% BOOTY Pirate's plunder (5) USA Today May 14, 2026
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