Rope's end, maybe crossword clue

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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, December 29, 2002 · 77-Down

Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, December 29, 2002.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 29, 2002 · 77-Down · 5 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

noun

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