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Rotating device used on ships to raise heavy ropes and sails (7) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CAPSTAN Rotating device used on ships to raise heavy ropes and sails (7) | (7) | ||
| 6% | MAST Sail's support, on a ship | (4) | ||
| 6% | RIGGING Sailing ship's spars, ropes, etc (7) | (7) | ||
| 6% | HAS "That ship ___ sailed ..." | (3) | ||
| 5% | REAR Raise | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 5% | AXIS Rotational line | (4) | Newsday | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 5% | ASEA Sailing | (4) | LA Times Daily | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 5% | SHIFTS Work rotations | (6) | Newsday | Sep 28, 2025 |
| 5% | CREWS Teams on ship sail around we hear | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Sep 24, 2025 |
| 5% | MORALE It may be raised by raises | (6) | The Atlantic | Sep 21, 2025 |
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