Some knotted ropes Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 24, 2020 · 17-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 24, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 24, 2020 · 17-Down · 6 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
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