Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Rotating device used on ships to raise heavy ropes and sails (7) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rotating device used on ships to raise heavy ropes and sails (7) . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CAPSTAN.
Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini. You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword.
Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Rotating device used on ships to raise heavy ropes and sails (7):
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CAPSTAN Rotating device used on ships to raise heavy ropes and sails (7) | (7) | ||
| 6% | HAWSER Heavy rope (6) | (6) | The Guardian Quick | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 6% | HAS "That ship __ sailed" | (3) | LA Times Daily | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 6% | SLOOP Sailing ship | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 6% | THAT "___ ship has sailed" | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 5% | YARDARM Sailing ship's horizontal beam (7) | (7) | The Sun Mini | Nov 27, 2025 |
| 5% | SPUN Rotated | (4) | Commuter | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 5% | BRAKE Device used to slow down | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 5% | SKETCH Draw small sailing ship (6) | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 5% | PROSE Used ropes, not poetry (5) | (5) | Mirror Cryptic | Oct 30, 2025 |
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for Rotating device used on ships to raise heavy ropes and sails (7). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is CAPSTAN.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Rotating device used on ships to raise heavy ropes and sails (7).