Secured, as a sailor's rope Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 31, 2020 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 31, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 31, 2020 · 5-Down · 7 letters
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What does this clue mean?
turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him
verb
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