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Tack on board ship — they make slow progress Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tack on board ship — they make slow progress last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SNAILS.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SNAILS Tack on board ship — they make slow progress | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Aug 22, 2023 |
| 6% | ADDS Tacks on | (4) | Newsday | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 6% | EMBARK Go on board ship | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Sep 4, 2026 |
| 6% | PIN Tack | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 4, 2026 |
| 5% | PANELS Planes used to make boards (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 5% | DERAIL Obstruct the progress of | (6) | The Atlantic | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 5% | NOLESS Phrase tacked on for emphasis | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 5% | SADDLES Cuts of meat go off on board ship | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 5% | FLO Progressive saleswoman | (3) | USA Today | Sep 5, 2026 |
| 5% | ASKS Invites a king on board ship (4) | (4) | Puzzler Cryptic | Sep 1, 2026 |
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