Poles on a 1-Across Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 9, 2006 · 1-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, January 9, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 9, 2006 · 1-Down · 5 letters
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a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
noun
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