Pirate captain mentioned in Poe's "The Gold-Bug" Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 22, 2016 · 44-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 22, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 22, 2016 · 44-Across · 4 letters
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Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)
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