Gallows loops Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 31, 1997 · 29-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 31, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 31, 1997 · 29-Across · 6 letters
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a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
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