Rail nail Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 26, 2012 · 50-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 26, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 26, 2012 · 50-Down · 5 letters
SPIKE0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
a large stout nail; "they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie"
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