When the sailor puts it to a purpose he maltreats it (6) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue When the sailor puts it to a purpose he maltreats it (6) . 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 ABUSES.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABUSES When the sailor puts it to a purpose he maltreats it (6) (6)
6% DUAL __-purpose (4) Commuter Oct 2, 2025
6% USE Purpose (3) LA Times Daily Sep 24, 2025
6% SAKE Purpose (4) New York Times Sep 10, 2025
6% UNCTION Ointment's purpose when uncapped (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Sep 6, 2025
6% REUSED Put to a new purpose (6) Universal Aug 24, 2025
6% USES Puts to some purpose (4) (4) Puzzler Aug 5, 2025
5% ABASH Embarrass sailor when on horse (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Oct 16, 2025
5% INFORMANT Source of news on firm - maltreated worker (9) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 16, 2025
5% RAISONDETRE Purpose of something's existence (11) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 15, 2025
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