Pirate's mistress, after removing old underwear, said 'aye' to get things going (4,4,6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LONG Pirate's mistress, after removing old underwear, said 'aye' to get things going (4,4,6) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 6, 2025
45% EXTROVERT Sociable old pirate going in races (9) (9) The Sun Two Speed Oct 15, 2025
43% NAY Opposite of "aye" (3)
43% ROLL Get going (4) Newsday Dec 13, 2025
43% SET Get, ___, go! (3)
43% NORA Asta's mistress (4) Eugene Sheffer Nov 10, 2025
41% BRA Underwear item (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 14, 2025
41% HUNTING Going after prey (7) Commuter Dec 9, 2025
41% SUE Go after, in a way (3) New York Times Nov 27, 2025
41% HANES Underwear brand (5) Commuter Nov 25, 2025

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