The loop it's best to be out of Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 10, 2010 · 53-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 10, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 10, 2010 · 53-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
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